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MalfunctionJZT

VIDAS

Received Sep 13, 2001 · Event occurred Jul 23, 2001

Report 1950204-2001-00013 · MDR key 351846

Device

Generic name

Immunoflurometric Equipment

Manufacturer

Biomerieux, Inc.

Model number

VIDAS 30

Catalog number

W2010

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • 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 OVERSEAS CALLED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A INCORRECT PT RESULT. FIELD SVC EXAMINED THE INSTRUMENT AND DETERMINED THAT THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PUMP WAS RETURNED TO CO'S OVERSEAS HEADQUARTERS AS BEING POSSIBLY CLOGGED. CO'S ENGINEERS CONFIRMED THAT THE PUMP WAS CLOGGED.

Remedial action

  • Notification
  • Inspection
  • Replace
  • Repair