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MalfunctionCDM

ICHEM VELOCITY

Received Apr 6, 2015 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2015

Report 2023446-2015-00117 · MDR key 4782115

Device

Generic name

Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer

Manufacturer

Iris International

Catalog number

700-7177-001

Product problems

  • False Negative Result
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER STATED THE CONTROLS ARE FAILING FOR BILIRUBIN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CUSTOMER REPORTED THE ICHEM VELOCITY FAILING CA CONTROLS FOR BILIRUBIN. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT RESULTS BEING AFFECTED AND NO REPORTS OF CHANGE TO PATIENT MANAGEMENT AS A RESULT. AN IRIS FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (FSE) PERFORMED A PROBE ALIGNMENT. THE FSE RAN QC WHICH PASSED. SYSTEM WAS VERIFIED OPERATIONAL.