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MTS ID TIPMASTER PIPETTOR
Received Mar 2, 2007 · Event occurred Jan 31, 2007
Report 1056600-2007-00056 · MDR key 843448
Device
Generic name
Manual Pipettor
Manufacturer
Micro Typing Systems, Inc.Model number
NACatalog number
MTS9640
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Pipette, failure to aspirate
Patient
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- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT MTS ID TIPMASTER PIPETTOR DISPENSED AND INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FLUID. INCORRET DISPENSE OF FLUID MAY LEAD TO VARIATIONS IN ANTIGEN/ANTIBODY RATIO AND POSSIBLE ERRONEOUS TEST RESULTS. THE CUSTOMER ABORTED TESTING ONCE THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED. THE PIPETTOR WAS TAKEN OUT OF USE, PREVENTING ERRONEOUS RESULTS FROM BEING REPORTED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE PIPETTE IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CUSTOMER WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT.