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It was reported that facscanto¿ 10-color configuration was leaking biohazard that was no contained in the instrument.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: was the leak contained within the instrument?no, was there spray of fluid under pressure?no, what was the fluid that leaked?biohazard, what is the source of leak -- waste line or non-waste line? waste line, was the leak mixed with bleach or decontaminate?no, was the customer exposed to blood or bodily fluids?no, was there any physical harm to the customer as a result of the leak?no.Kiyokazu miura : (b)(6)06:32:26 (gmt).Leakage from wetcart internal valve.
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H.6: investigation summary: scope of issue: the scope of issue is only limited to facscanto ivd 10 color configuration, part # 657338, serial # (b)(6).Problem statement: customer reported complaint regarding waste leakage not contained.Manufacturing defect trend: there are zero qns (quality notifications) related to the reported issue.Date range from 28jun2021 to 28jun2022.Complaint trend: there are 4 complaints related to the reported issue.Date range from 28jun2021 to 28jun2022.Manufacturing device history record (dhr) review: dhr part # 657338 serial # (b)(6), edhr id: 2000415460 was reviewed.The instrument met all the manufacturing specifications prior to release.Investigation result / analysis: the investigation was performed and based on the review of the complaint trend, defect trend, dhr, risk analysis and servicemax, the root cause of the leak not contained was a faulty valve manifold inside the wetcart.The field service representative (fsr) confirmed the issue and replaced the wetcart internal valve manifold.After the replacement, the instrument was performing as expected with no further leaks.The part was not requested for evaluation because it is not returnable and was discarded.Although a leak was present, and no one was injured, users should wear proper ppe (personal protective equipment) while operating the instrument as stated in the bd facscanto¿ flow cytometer instructions for use (ifu), #23-14730-03 rev.01/vers.A, starting on page 147 in cleaning the surfaces.In addition, proper handling of fluidic filters can be found starting on page 149, maintenance.Service max review: review of related work order #: 02513464, case # (b)(4).Install date: (b)(6) 2021.Defective part number: 64229607 - assembly wetcart manf univ-service.Work order notes: subject: leaking from wetcart internal valve.Problem description: leaking from wetcart internal valve.Work performed: replaced the wetcart internal valve manifold.Verified that there is no leakage.Cause: confirmed the symptom.It was leaking from the valve manifold inside the wetcart.Solution: replaced the wetcart internal valve manifold.Verified that there is no leakage.Returned sample evaluation: a return sample was not requested because the replaced part is not returnable and was discarded.Risk analysis: risk management file part #338942ra, rev.08/vers.G, bd facscanto product family risk analysis was reviewed.No new hazards have been identified and the current mitigations are sufficient.Hazard(s) identified? yes or no? id: 3.1.12.Hazard: potential leakage.Cause: potential lack of workmanship during assembly.Harmful effects: potential biohazard exposure.Risk control: qualification and first article inspection.Implementation verification: vp # 11392 protocol.Effectiveness verification: vp # 11392 report.Probability: 1.Severity: 4.Risk index: 4.Residual risk evaluation: afap.New hazards: none.Mitigation(s) sufficient: yes or no? root cause: based on the investigation results the root cause of the leak not contained was a faulty valve manifold inside the wetcart.Conclusion: based on the investigation results, the root cause of the leak not contained was a faulty valve manifold inside the wetcart.The field service representative (fsr) confirmed the issue and replaced the wetcart internal valve manifold.After the replacement, the instrument was performing as expected with no further leaks.No one was harmed or injured.Supporting document: n/a.
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