MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TRIPATH IMAGING, INC BD TOTALYS SLIDEPREP; PROCESSOR, CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SLIDE, AUTOMATED

Catalog Number 491346

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 08/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that while using bd totalys slideprep, there was cross-contamination.No patient impact reported.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "the wad touched the glass, and some pieces were suspected of being contaminated.Was the contamination noticed prior to any results being generated? >> yes.No patient impact.".

Manufacturer Narrative

H.3.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6 investigation summary: complaint reports contamination on slideprep (catalog number 491346) serial number (b)(6).Complaint alleges quad bundles touched the slides and possible contamination.Service adjusted the height of the quad arm, and no contamination reported.Post intervention the instrument was left operating normally.Root cause attributed to quad arm height.This complaint is a confirmed failure of the instrument based on the service investigation.Review of device history record for instrument serial number, (b)(6) is not required because this complaint does not allege an early life failure or failure at installation and has changed configuration since release from manufacturing due to service repairs/pms.Device was installed on (b)(6)2016.Service history review was performed for the instrument (b)(6), and no additional work orders were observed for the complaint failure mode reported.Review of risk management files confirms there are no new or modified risks associated with this failure mode.There is no corrective and preventative action plan in place.

Event Description

It was reported that while using bd totalys slideprep, there was cross-contamination.No patient impact reported.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "the wad touched the glass, and some pieces were suspected of being contaminated.Was the contamination noticed prior to any results being generated? >> yes.No patient impact.".

• Brand Name: BD TOTALYS SLIDEPREP
• Type of Device: PROCESSOR, CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SLIDE, AUTOMATED
• Manufacturer (Section D): TRIPATH IMAGING, INC; 1022 corporate park drive; mebane NC 27302
• Manufacturer (Section G): TRIPATH IMAGING, INC; 1022 corporate park drive; mebane NC 27302
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17651680
• MDR Text Key: 322297888
• Report Number: 3008007472-2023-00025
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904913465
• UDI-Public: 00382904913465
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P970018
• 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: 10/27/2023

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: 491346
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/02/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/30/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/28/2015
• 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