MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TOSOH BIOSCIENCE, INC. TOSOH HLC-723G8 ANALYZER G8

Model Number G8

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/27/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The distributor field service engineer (fse) arrived at the site to address the reported event.The fse cleaned the sensors and cleaned and lubricated the mechanism.No further action was required.The g8 analyzer was performing within specifications a 13 month complaint history review and service history review for similar complaints was performed for the serial number (b)(4) from 17nov2017 through 17dec2018.There were no similar complaints identified during the search period.The g8 operator's manual under chapter 6- troubleshooting, states the following: 6.3 error messages: when consulting with technical support about a problem, please note the error message and error number.In addition, if you follow the suggested solutions in this section and are still unable to resolve the error, or if you encounter an error message that is not noted, contact technical support.General error messages: with these errors, the assay stops and the analyzer immediately enters stand-by state.710 z1-axis error: an abnormality occurred in the up and down movement of the sampling needle.If this occurs during a stat assay, check that the container setting (cup or tube) is correctly set.The error also occurs when the sample vial was not recognized as a primary tube, due to the disoriented sample sensor.The most probable cause of the reported event was due to dust obstructing the sensors.

Event Description

It was reported that the customer received "710 z1-axis "errors with their g8 analyzer.The analyzer is down.The distributor field service engineer was dispatched to address the reported event, which resulted in a delay in reporting of patient results for hemoglobin a1c (hba1c).There was no indication of any patient intervention or adverse health consequences due to the delay in reporting of patient results.

• Brand Name: TOSOH HLC-723G8 ANALYZER G8
• Type of Device: G8
• Manufacturer (Section D): TOSOH BIOSCIENCE, INC.; 3600 gatz road; grove city OH 43123
• Manufacturer (Section G): TOSOH BIOSCIENCE, IC.; 3600 gantz road; grove city OH 43123
• Manufacturer Contact: doria esquivel ; 6000 shoreline court; suite 101; south san francisco,
• MDR Report Key: 8255545
• MDR Text Key: 134925877
• Report Number: 3005529799-2019-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LCP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K131580
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/16/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: G8
• Device Catalogue Number: 021560
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 01/16/2019
• Event Location: Outpatient Diagnostic Facility
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 01/16/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/05/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1