MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, BD BIOSCIENCES BD FACS¿ SAMPLE PREP ASSISTANT III; AUTOMATED PIPETTING, DILUTING AND SPECIMEN PROCESSING WORKSTATIONS FOR FLOW CYTO

Catalog Number 647205

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

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

Event Date 02/02/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that erroneous results were observed during use with the bd facs¿ sample prep assistant iii.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: were patient samples involved? yes.Were erroneous results reported to the clinician? yes.Were patients treated based on erroneous results? yes.(b)(6): (b)(6) 2023 07:57:29 (gmt).Erroneous results.

Manufacturer Narrative

D.4.Medical device expiration date: na.H.3.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

B.1- adverse event type: changed from- "product problem" to "reported issue is both an adverse event and product problem".B.3-event attributed to - changed fromblank to "other".B.4- other details - changed from blank to "patients were assumed to be defaulting on their arv regime, which was not the case".B.7 - describe event or problem- changed from: "it was reported that erroneous results were observed during use with the bd facs¿ sample prep assistant iii.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: were patient samples involved? yes.Were erroneous results reported to the clinician? yes.Were patients treated based on erroneous results? yes.(b)(6) : (b)(6) 2023 07:57:29 (gmt) erroneous results" to "it was reported that erroneous results were observed during use with the bd facs¿ sample prep assistant iii.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: erroneous results was it obvious that the results were erroneous/could not be trusted? yes, our clients had repeated the tests at other laboratories and the results were completely different from ours is a confirmatory test always performed? yes, we do a re run for all cd4 absolute values of less than 150 cells/ul were patient samples involved? yes.Were erroneous results reported to the clinician? yes.Were patients treated based on erroneous results? yes.If yes, was there any negative impact to the patient? yes , patients were assumed to be defaulting on their arv regime, which was not the case".H.1- "type of reportable event" changed from "malfunction" to "serious injury".

Event Description

It was reported that erroneous results were observed during use with the bd facs¿ sample prep assistant iii.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: erroneous results was it obvious that the results were erroneous/could not be trusted? yes, our clients had repeated the tests at other laboratories and the results were completely different from ours is a confirmatory test always performed? yes, we do a re run for all cd4 absolute values of less than 150 cells/ul were patient samples involved? yes.Were erroneous results reported to the clinician? yes.Were patients treated based on erroneous results? yes.If yes, was there any negative impact to the patient? yes , patients were assumed to be defaulting on their arv regime, which was not the case.

Event Description

It was reported that erroneous results were observed during use with the bd facs¿ sample prep assistant iii.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: erroneous results.Was it obvious that the results were erroneous/could not be trusted? yes, our clients had repeated the tests at other laboratories and the results were completely different from ours is a confirmatory test always performed? yes, we do a re run for all cd4 absolute values of less than 150 cells/ul were patient samples involved? yes.Were erroneous results reported to the clinician? yes.Were patients treated based on erroneous results? yes.If yes, was there any negative impact to the patient? yes , patients were assumed to be defaulting on their arv regime, which was not the case.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following field was updated with corrected information: h.6.Imdrf annex f code: f23.Investigation summary: based on the investigation results, the reported issue erroneous results was not confirmed.Investigation results that were performed on the indicated failure mode were the following: dhr for spa pn647205 and sn: (b)(6) was reviewed.The product met all the manufacturing specifications prior to release.Dom: 11/09/2015.Dhr#1532972.Fse contacted customer for access to the instrument for failure analysis.The customer has been unresponsive and therefore no service visit has occurred, nor has any additional information been obtainable.Recommendation was to replace the spa unit as they were unable to find fault on this specific system, the customer refused installation of the new spa due to the customer is not planning on purchasing any more reagents.Potential cause: based on the investigation results, the potential cause was not determined.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.H3 other text : see h.10.

• Brand Name: BD FACS¿ SAMPLE PREP ASSISTANT III
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED PIPETTING, DILUTING AND SPECIMEN PROCESSING WORKSTATIONS FOR FLOW CYTO
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, BD BIOSCIENCES; 2350 qume drive; san jose CA 95131
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, BD BIOSCIENCES; 2350 qume drive; san jose CA 95131
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17646541
• MDR Text Key: 322223902
• Report Number: 2916837-2023-00173
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PER
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382906472052
• UDI-Public: 00382906472052
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K131301
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/13/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 647205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/29/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/29/2023; 01/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/19/2023; 01/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/23/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other