The following fields were updated due to additional information: d.10.Device available for eval?: yes.D.10.Returned to manufacturer on: 12/14/2020.H.6.Investigation: our quality engineer inspected the sample submitted for evaluation.Bd received one used q-syte unit which consists of the q-syte only.Through the microscopic evaluation, the unit reveals traces of dried media present on the unit.There is a large tear at one end and at the center of the slit at the septum top disk along with impressions of damage around the slit.There are also large tears at each end of the slit at the septum bottom disk.A leakage test was performed where leakage was not observed from any area of the unit when tested in the unactuated and actuated positions.Although the report of leakage was not confirmed, the damage to the septum was verified.The observed defect could not be determined if the damage resulted from the manufacturing of the device or from the user environment.During manufacturing tear(s) at the top and/or bottom disk can be caused by a damaged, dull or misaligned blade during the septum slit process.Tears to the column wall can occur when the probe enters the slit due to mandrel misalignment.During use, damage to the septum, as seen in the unit, can occur due to excessive actuations and extraneous force.A device history record review showed no non-conformances associated with this issue during the production of this batch.H3 other text : see h.10.
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