MTS 24 PLACE CENTRIFUGE
Received Apr 1, 2008 · Event occurred Mar 10, 2008
Report 1056600-2008-00105 · MDR key 1022660
Device
Generic name
Centrifuge
Manufacturer
Micro Typing Systems, Inc.Model number
NACatalog number
MT515060
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Nonstandard Device
Patient
Not reported
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE MTS 24 PLACE CENTRIFUGE WAS NOT IN SPECIFICATION. THE USER DETECTED THE ISSUE AND RETESTED USING AN ALTERNATE CENTRIFUGE PREVENTING ERRONEOUS RESULTS FROM BEING REPORTED. INCORRECT CENTRIFUGATION SPEED OR TIME DURING TESTING, IF UNDETECTED, MAY LEAD TO ERRONEOUS TEST RESULTS.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
NO DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE WAS DETERMINED. THE CENTRIFUGE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CUSTOMER'S BIO MED TECH WAS INSTRUCTED TO CHECK THE GEL CARDHOLDERS FOR FREE MOVEMENT. THIS CUSTOMER HAS NOT LOGGED ANY COMPLAINTS AGAINST THIS INSTRUMENT SINCE THIS INCIDENT.