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MalfunctionCKA

SYNCHRON ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE KIT

Received Jun 20, 2011 · Event occurred May 23, 2011

Report 2050012-2011-02279 · MDR key 2134552

Device

Generic name

Ast Reagent

Model number

NA

Catalog number

476831

Lot number

M012316

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER CONTACTED BECKMAN COULTER INC., (BCI) AND REPORTED THAT AN ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST) CARTRIDGE WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM.NO INJURY WAS REPORTED ON THIS ISSUE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4)

Remedial action

  • Replace