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MalfunctionCKA

SYNCHRON® ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE (ALT) 2 X 400 REAGENT KIT

Received Jan 24, 2012 · Event occurred Nov 4, 2011

Report 2050012-2012-00253 · MDR key 2426949

Device

Generic name

Nadh Oxidation/nad Reduction, Alt/sgpt

Model number

CX/LX ALT KIT

Catalog number

176826

Lot number

M102143

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER CONTACTED BECKMAN COULTER INC. (BEC) STATING THAT UPON RECEIPT OF THE SYNCHRON ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE (ALT) 2 X 400 REAGENT LOT, THE CUSTOMER OBSERVED THAT ONE (1) REAGENT KIT WAS EMPTY AND WET WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE. NO INJURY OR OPERATOR EXPOSURE WAS REPORTED FOR THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER WAS SENT A REPLACEMENT. BEC IDENTIFIER FOR THIS REPORT IS (B)(4). DEFECTED DEVICE WAS REPLACED.