MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE I-STAT1 ANALYZER, IMMUNO READY

Catalog Number 04P75-01R

Device Problems Circuit Failure (1089); Device Emits Odor (1425); Smoking (1585); Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Date 10/08/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

On 10/08/2015, abbott point of care (apoc) was contacted by a customer who reported when a new pack was inserted and the analyzer turned on, crackling and popping sounds were heard.The analyzer began to smoke and there is a lingering burnt smell.Apoc has determined that a component failure within the analyzer circuitry, may lead to the batteries becoming uncomfortably hot to touch in the area of the battery compartment when using a green non-fused battery carrier.However, the customer states that rechargeable batteries and also a red fused battery carrier was being used.Therefore the analyzer is unlikely to become hot to touch.The product was replaced and returned for investigation.Based on the information available, there were no patient or user related injuries associated with this complaint.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The investigation was completed on (b)(6) 2015.The failure was due to a defective tantalum capacitor.

Event Description

Na.

• Brand Name: I-STAT1 ANALYZER, IMMUNO READY
• Type of Device: I-STAT1 ANALYZER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT POINT OF CARE; 400 college road; princeton NJ 08540 6607
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT POINT OF CARE; 400 college road; princeton NJ 08540 6607
• Manufacturer Contact: linda maczuszenko ; 400 college road; princeton, NJ 08540 ; 6136885949
• MDR Report Key: 5155505
• MDR Text Key: 28908722
• Report Number: 2245578-2015-00058
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CGA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K001387
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/15/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/16/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 04P75-01R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/19/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/23/2005
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1