MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TOSOH HI-TEC, INC. AIA-2000; FLUOROMETER, FOR CLINICAL USE

Model Number AIA-2000 ST

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 11/28/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A field service engineering (fse) was at the customer's site to address reported event.Fse confirmed the complaint by reviewing the error logs.While troubleshooting, fse found the main arm z-axis movement was erratic and the sample probe sticking up due to lack of lubrication which would not allow consistent tip detachment.Fse cleaned and lubricated the main arm z-axis lead screw, guide, and nozzle bushing which resulted in a smoother consistent movement.Fse successfully performed a function test for the tip detachment without errors.Fse performed quality control run without error and within acceptable range.No further action required by field service.The aia-2000 instrument is functioning as expected.A 13-month complaint history review and service history review through aware date of event for similar complaints was performed for serial number (b)(4).There were no other similar complaints found during the searched period.The aia-2000 operator's manual under appendix 4: error messages states the following: [2061] tip detachment failure by main arm cause : a tip was detected by tip detachment check.If retry fails, the measurement result will be flagged (mf flag).Solution : contact tosoh service center or local representatives.The most probable cause of the reported event was due to lack of lubrication causing a sticky main arm sample nozzle.

Event Description

A customer reported getting error message "2061 tip detachment failure by main arm" on the aia-2000 instrument.A field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to address the reported event, which resulted in a delayed reporting of patient samples for alpha-fetoprotein (afp).There is no indication of any patient intervention or adverse health consequences due to the delay in reporting of patient results.

• Brand Name: AIA-2000
• Type of Device: FLUOROMETER, FOR CLINICAL USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): TOSOH HI-TEC, INC.; 1-37, fukugawa minami-machi; shunan, yamaguchi 74600 42; JA 7460042
• Manufacturer (Section G): TOSOH HI-TEC, INC.; 1-37, fukugawa minami-machi; shunan, yamaguchi 74600 42; JA 7460042
• Manufacturer Contact: bernadette o connell ; shiba-koen first building; 3-8-2 shiba; minato-ku 10586-23 ; JA 1058623 ; 6506368143
• MDR Report Key: 13082431
• MDR Text Key: 286672799
• Report Number: 3004529019-2021-00088
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KHO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04560189284616
• UDI-Public: 04560189284616
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K971103
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AIA-2000 ST
• Device Catalogue Number: 022100
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/28/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2017
• 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