MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYSMEX CORPORATION, I SQUARE CS-2500; AUTOMATED BLOOD COAGULATION ANALYZER

Model Number CS-2500

Device Problem Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

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

Event Date 02/21/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The sysmex cs-2500 instructions for use (ifu), chapter 8 - troubleshooting, section 8.5.2 - analysis data errors, states for error code 0008.0128.002: [early reaction error: start angle 1], "an abnormal reaction was detected at the initial stage of the aptt coagulation reaction.Check the coagulation curve and follow the judgment criteria for your institution.Alternatively, check the volumes of sample and reagent, then repeat the test." all analyses generated results with asterisks [*].Chapter 2 - principles of operation, section 2.9.2 - checking the analysis result list, provides overview and interpretation of the analysis results.A numerical result with [*] indicates a low-reliability analysis result and a result of [****.*] indicates the analysis result could not be obtained due to errors and other problems.It is the responsibility of the operator to verify results prior to reporting.The laboratory manager reported the operator erroneously interpreted the flagged analyses results and failed to follow laboratory policy.Laboratory policy is to recollect the sample and send out for testing using an alternate methodology.No analyzer deficiency was identified.

Event Description

Multiple samples from the same patient were analyzed for activated partial thromboplastin time (aptt) and generated results with asterisks.The operator reviewed the coagulation curve and reported a numerical value for the aptt result.The operator reported a falsely decreased aptt result on an analysis that generated error code 0008.0128.002: [early reaction error: start angle 1].The patient was receiving intravenous heparin treatment and the treatment continued based on the erroneous aptt result.There was no harm to the patient reported due to the prolonged heparin treatment.

• Brand Name: CS-2500
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED BLOOD COAGULATION ANALYZER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYSMEX CORPORATION, I SQUARE; 262-11 mizuashi; noguchi-cho; kakogawa-city, hyogo 675-0 019; JA 675-0019
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYSMEX CORPORATION, I SQUARE; 262-11 mizuashi; noguchi-cho; kakogawa-city, hyogo 675-0 019; JA 675-0019
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy gould ; 577 aptakisic rd; lincolnshire, IL 60069 ; 2245439678
• MDR Report Key: 11631167
• MDR Text Key: 260512841
• Report Number: 1000515253-2021-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04987562433735
• UDI-Public: (01)04987562433735(11)161110
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K172286
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CS-2500
• Device Catalogue Number: BV981798
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 63 YR