MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD KIESTRA INOQULA

Catalog Number 447202

Device Problem Structural Problem (2506)

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

Event Date 03/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the bd kiestra inoqula's barcoda hood gas spring was not functioning and would not hold up the lid.This is a one time occurence report.This does not result in false results or a serious injury, but this event could likely lead to injury or crush.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "during my last visit the customer addressed that the barcoda hood gas springs does not lift or hold pressure anymore." "during my visit the customer addressed that the gas springs for the barcoda hood weren¿t holding pressure.I functioned tested the gas springs and concluded it needs replacement.To avoid imminent injuries i took the liberty to order and install new gas springs.No injuries was reported by the customer.But it¿s a hazard that needs to be corrected immediately.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Medical device expiration date: none.Pma/510(k)#: exempt.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd kiestra inoqula's barcoda hood gas spring was not functioning and would not hold up the lid.This is a one time occurence report.This does not result in false results or a serious injury, but this event could likely lead to injury or crush.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "during my last visit the customer addressed that the barcoda hood gas springs does not lift or hold pressure anymore." "during my visit the customer addressed that the gas springs for the barcoda hood weren¿t holding pressure.I functioned tested the gas springs and concluded it needs replacement.To avoid imminent injuries i took the liberty to order and install new gas springs.No injuries was reported by the customer.But it¿s a hazard that needs to be corrected immediately.".

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6: "the field service engineer reported on the bd kiestra inoqula (material # 447202 - serial # (b)(6)) that during his last visit, the customer reported that the barcoda hood gas springs did not lift or hold the pressure anymore.The field service engineer functioned tested the gas springs and concluded that they needed replacement.No injuries were reported by the customer.To avoid imminent injuries new gas springs were ordered.The field service engineer performed the barcoda hood gas spring replacement, as outlined in bddsfssb6968-63, and successfully completed the lab automation maintenance operational qualification protocol kladopser072 in conjunction with the inoqula service manual klafs0002.The bd kiestra inoqula system is restored to its optimal operating condition.The components system attained all the required bd functional performance and specifications.The instrument system tested without errors nor alerts and has been returned to the customer for production utilization.Capa# 5284707 and situation analyses ids-22-4486 have been opened for the investigation of the potential gap in implementation of corrective actions leading to increased risks of user injury after complaints were received describing issues with dropping barcoda hood.This complaint has been included in capa# 5284707 for traceability of the issue.The issue that the barcoda hood gas springs did not lift or hold the pressure anymore was confirmed by the field service engineer.Root cause description: barcoda hood gas spring requires replacement.A review of risk management documentation indicates that the potential risk of the reported failure mode was appropriately assessed as s3 via baltrm-inoqula-aph - rev 14, id 2.22" h3 other text : see h.10.

• Brand Name: BD KIESTRA INOQULA
• Type of Device: BD KIESTRA INOQULA
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14017862
• MDR Text Key: 292041802
• Report Number: 1119779-2022-00514
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JTC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904472023
• UDI-Public: 382904472023
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: SEE H.10
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 447202
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/05/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/15/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1