MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAKO NORTH AMERICA, INC AUTOSTAINER LINK 48

Model Number AS480

Device Problem Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/28/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Root cause: potential alteration of staining in this case was due to improper operation of the compressor.The problem was solved by field service engineer with replacement of the part.Following the replacement, the instrument was fully operational within specifications, without errors and available for the user.Failure mode description: failure of the compressor, may result in false negative, background staining or uneven (weak, inconsistent) staining.This failure could be due to broken parts or malfunction causing air blow to not prepare all slides for dispense.The compressor failure mode described above has the potential to alter staining.

Event Description

Customer complaint record reported the event as follows: the compressor is unable to reach the presser to the specified valve.No direct, or indirect patient harm, or user harm have been reported.

• Brand Name: AUTOSTAINER LINK 48
• Type of Device: AUTOSTAINER LINK 48
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAKO NORTH AMERICA, INC; 6392 via real; carpinteria CA 93013
• Manufacturer (Section G): DAKO NORTH AMERICA, INC.; 6392 via real; carpinteria CA 93013
• Manufacturer Contact: sonia siddique ; 6392 via real; carpinteria, CA 93013 ; 5123328112
• MDR Report Key: 10898078
• MDR Text Key: 218690222
• Report Number: 2022180-2020-00392
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KPA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/24/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/24/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AS480
• Device Catalogue Number: AS48030
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/28/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/15/2010
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1