BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. SERO-FUGE 2002 CENTRIFUGE; CENTRIFUGES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
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Catalog Number 420352 |
Device Problem
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 04/06/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medical device expiration date: unknown.Device manufacture date: unknown.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated, but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a bd sero-fuge¿ 2002 speed centrifuge, serial number (b)(4) was spinning with the lid open.No injuries reported.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: " customer reports that, out of warranty (b)(4), unit will spin with lid opened and without pressing start.".
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Event Description
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It was reported that a bd sero-fuge¿ 2002 speed centrifuge, serial number 4890043, was spinning with the lid open.No injuries reported.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: " customer reports that, out of warranty sn 4890043, unit will spin with lid opened and without pressing start.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H.6.Investigation summary : customer reported that the serofuge instrument 4890043 would spin while the lid was still open.The customer indicated that if the lid was opened during operation, the instrument would not stop spinning; however, no one was harmed.The customer ordered a pcb assembly to repair the unit.This is a confirmed failure of the system due to a history of this failure occurring.Assignable causes include: defective pcb assembly that controls latch release, defect latch, or defective board level component.Investigation of material could not occur as material was not returned.The immediate correction was for the customer to order a replacement pcb.Bd quality will continue to closely monitor trends associated with the failure of safety h3 other text : see h.10.
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