inforMED
InjuryMMI

ACCESS 2 IMMUNOASSAY SYSTEM

Received Jul 7, 2015 · Event occurred Jun 27, 2015

Report MW5044161 · MDR key 4916257

Device

Generic name

Access 2 Immunoassay System

Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter

Model number

BECKMAN COULTER

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Loose or Intermittent Connection
  • Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results

Patient

43 YR

  • Misdiagnosis

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF PLAY BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND ROTOR HEAD. THE VENDOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ON THE INSTRUMENT. AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS (CRITICAL) RESULTS WERE REPORTED ON THE PATIENT IN THE ED. THE PATIENT WAS TREATED ON THESE RESULTS. SAME REPORTER AS MW5044162 & MW5044163.