MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE (INTL.) PTE LTD. AUTOSTAINER LINK 48; AUTOMATED SLIDE STAINER

Model Number AS480

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Air/Gas in Device (4062)

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

Event Date 02/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This malfunction may potentially impact staining performance.No erroneous staining result was reported by the customer in connection with this incident.No patient or user harm was indicated.

Event Description

On the (b)(6) 2023, the spain customer reported bubbles in the pneumatic circuit.Some samples were affected.The field service engineer (fse) inspected the instrument and replaced the aspiration and dispense check valve, 2-way pinch valve, 3-way pinch valve, stopcock, and syringe which resolved this malfunction.The customer is able to continue working taking care of it.The instrument is fully operational, within specification, and ready for the user.Diagnostics were not altered.No harm or patient impact was indicated.

• Brand Name: AUTOSTAINER LINK 48
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED SLIDE STAINER
• Manufacturer (Section D): AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE (INTL.) PTE LTD.; no.1 yishun avenue 7; singapore north east, 76892 3; SN 768923
• Manufacturer (Section G): SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED; tudor road; manor park; runcorn, WA7 1 TA; UK WA7 1TA
• Manufacturer Contact: mary o'neill ; 1834 state highway 71 west; cedar creek, TX 78612 ; 3026338510
• MDR Report Key: 16626128
• MDR Text Key: 312428864
• Report Number: 3003423869-2023-00040
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05700572035497
• UDI-Public: 05700572035497
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Repair
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AS480
• Device Catalogue Number: AS48040
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2012
• 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