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MalfunctionCKA

SYNCHRON CX4/CX5 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER REAGENT

Received Dec 4, 2011 · Event occurred Nov 2, 2011

Report 2050012-2011-08228 · MDR key 2357088

Device

Generic name

Nadh Oxidation/nad Reduction, Alt/sgpt

Model number

CX/LX ALT KIT

Catalog number

76826

Lot number

M102143

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED BECKMAN COULTER INC TO REPORT SYNCHRON ALT 2 X 400 REAGENT WAS LEAKING FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FLUID; NO EXPOSURE (SPRAYED OR SPLASHED) TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES. NO DEATH, INJURY OR CHANGES TO PATIENT RESULT OR TREATMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. THE REAGENT IS SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT. CONTAINS MATERIAL OF ANIMAL ORIGIN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4).