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MalfunctionPER

BD FACS SAMPLE PREP ASSISTANT III

Received Dec 24, 2020 · Event occurred Nov 27, 2020

Report 2916837-2020-00325 · MDR key 11070604

Device

Generic name

Automated Pipetting, Diluting And Specimen Processing Workstations

Model number

647205

Catalog number

647205

Product problems

  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED THAT SHOWED THAT THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT REPORTABLE. THE MDR FOR THIS COMPLAINT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED CANCELLED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD FACS¿ SAMPLE PREP ASSISTANT III HAD FOREIGN MATTER IN THE SAMPLE LINE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "BD FACS¿ SAMPLE PREP ASSISTANT III. EDIONE REIS: (B)(6) 2020, 19:42:43 (GMT) THE EQUIPMENT IS CONTAMINATING THE ANTIBODIES WITH BLOOD DURING PIPETTING."

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INITIAL REPORTER PHONE#: (B)(6). A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS ANTICIPATED, BUT IS NOT COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD FACS¿ SAMPLE PREP ASSISTANT III HAD FOREIGN MATTER IN THE SAMPLE LINE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "BD FACS¿ SAMPLE PREP ASSISTANT III. (B)(6). THE EQUIPMENT IS CONTAMINATING THE ANTIBODIES WITH BLOOD DURING PIPETTING."