inforMED
MalfunctionJZT

VIDAS

Received May 24, 2001 · Event occurred Mar 19, 2001

Report 1950204-2001-00009 · MDR key 335400

Device

Generic name

Immunoflurometric Equipment

Manufacturer

Biomerieux, Inc.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

W2010

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Complete Blockage
  • Replace
  • Device Issue

Patient

*

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER CALLED TO REPORT THAT THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH PATIENT RESULTS. A FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER WAS SENT TO THE SITE AT WHICH TIME THE INSTRUMENT FAILED A PUMP DIAGNOSTIC TEST (OCT TEST). THE PUMP WAS REPLACED AND THE OLD PUMP WAS CONFIRMED TO HAVE A CLOGGED PUMP TUBE.

Remedial action

  • Inspection
  • Notification
  • Repair