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MalfunctionGTQ

SYNCHRON® ANTISTREPTOLYSIN-O (ASO) REAGENT

Received Jul 30, 2011 · Event occurred Jun 30, 2011

Report 2050012-2011-03918 · MDR key 2184749

Device

Generic name

Streptococcus Spp. Exoenzyme Reagent

Model number

NA

Catalog number

469165

Lot number

M004439

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER REPORTED TO BECKMAN COULTER, INC. (BEC) THAT THEIR SYNCHRON ANTISTREPTOLYSIN-O (ASO) REAGENT CARTRIDGE WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SERVICE WAS NOT DISPATCHED FOR THIS EVENT. A REPLACEMENT WILL BE SENT TO THE CUSTOMER. (B)(4).