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MalfunctionJZT

VIDAS

Received Sep 12, 2001 · Event occurred Sep 5, 2001

Report 1950204-2001-00014 · MDR key 351841

Device

Generic name

Immunoflurometric Equipment

Manufacturer

Biomerieux, Inc.

Model number

VIDAS 30

Catalog number

W2010

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Failure to Pump
  • Replace
  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

Patient

*

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF OBTAINING THREE INCORRECT RESULTS. FIELD SVC CONFIRMED PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACED THE PUMP. U.S. ENGINEERING CONFIRMED THAT THE PUMP WAS CLOGGED.

Remedial action

  • Repair
  • Inspection
  • Notification
  • Replace