Catalog Number 178833 |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 09/01/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The fse evaluated the instrument.The fse found the tubing through pinch valve pv49 was crimped.The fse repositioned the tubing, which repaired the leak.The repairs were verified by the fse.The beckman coulter internal identifier for this event is (b)(6).
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Event Description
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The customer reported a clear leak from the coulter lh 500 hematology analyzer.The volume of the leak was about 2 ml and was not contained within the instrument.The customer was wearing personal protective equipment (ppe) consisting of gloves, eye protection and a laboratory coat.There was no report of injury or biohazard exposure to open wounds or mucous membranes.Erroneous patient results were not generated and there was no change or affect to patient treatment in connection with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The field service engineer (fse) helped the customer troubleshoot the leak over the phone.The customer indicated that the tubing at pinch valve pv49 was crimped.The customer replaced the tubing, which repaired the leak.
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