BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BACTEC FX, INSTRUMENT TOP, PACKAGED; SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING
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Model Number 441385 |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/04/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medical device expiration date: na.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that after pms were performed with bd bactec¿ fx, instrument top, packaged several bottles were flagged as false positive.There was no report of confirmatory testing or patient impact.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation summary: customer reported false positive issue on a bd bactec fx top instrument (p/n 441385, s/n (b)(6).No erroneous results were reported to doctors, and patients were not impacted.Bd remote assistance communicated with the customer and received the log files and plot.The fse reviewed the plot.The plot revealed not enough information provided to investigate the possible false positives.Documented procedures have been shared with field service engineers in case similar situation would appear again at a customer.This is an unconfirmed failure of the bd product.Review of the device history record is not required due to the age of the instrument.Service history record review revealed no previous complaints for this issue.Bd quality did not receive any returned parts or instrument for investigation.The root cause was unable to be determined.No new trends, risks, or hazards were identified as a result of the complaint.H3 other text : see h10.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after pms were performed with bd bactec¿ fx, instrument top, packaged several bottles were flagged as false positive.There was no report of confirmatory testing or patient impact.
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