Model Number 61000 |
Device Problems
Component Falling (1105); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 07/31/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: a terumo bct technician inspected the spectra optia unit the next day and all 4 screw columns were broken completely from the front door assembly and the screws remained in the screw columns.A preventive maintenance was conducted 2 months ago and no problems were found with the centrifuge door assembly at that time.The new front door was installed and software was updated.Calibration and an autotest were conducted and the machine passed.However during the saline run, the machine failed for unrelated reasons'.The machine has not been released for use at this time.Investigation is in progress.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that they were performing a mononuclear cell (mnc) collection procedure, and during the third cycle the machine alarmed "centrifuge control malfunction" and the centrifuge stopped.The operator attempted to open the door and found the door was stuck (jammed).As the operator tried to open the jammed door, the door fell down.The operator managed to close the door back using tape in order to continue the procedure.The procedure was successfully completed.Patient information and condition are not available at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being filed to provide additional information in evaluation codes, additional mfr narrative, and corrected information in device available for evaluation?.Investigation: the part was returned for evaluation.Terumo bct's lab technician performed a bleach disinfection and was able to confirm the reported condition.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that all bosses on the door were badly broken.All pem nuts were not with returned front door.An internal report shows that the machine has been in use with no further occurrences of the problem.Root cause: the root cause of this failure was a damaged centrifuge door.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being filed to provide additional information and corrected information.One year of service history was reviewed for this device with no problems identified related to the reported condition.
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Event Description
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The customer declined to provide patient identifier.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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