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MalfunctionJCB

COULTER® DXH CLEANER

Received Dec 17, 2010 · Event occurred Oct 15, 2010

Report 1061932-2010-00292 · MDR key 1930945

Device

Generic name

Cleaning Agent

Model number

NA

Catalog number

628022

Lot number

2627880

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A REPLACEMENT REAGENT WAS SENT TO THE CUSTOMER. SERVICE WAS NOT DISPATCHED FOR THIS EVENT. A CLEAR ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED TO DATE.

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER CONTACTED BECKMAN COULTER, INC. (BCI) IN REGARDS TO COULTER DXH CLEANER REAGENT THAT WAS LEAKING UPON RECEIVING. THE CUSTOMER WAS WEARING LAB COAT, GLOVES, AND EYE PROTECTION. THERE WAS NO EXPOSURE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OR OPEN WOUNDS. NO ONE REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND THERE WAS NO EFFECT TO PATIENT OR USER.

Remedial action

  • Replace