| Model Number |
2702 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/09/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer provided a log sheet of 6 analyzers with the same complaint description.All 6 analyzers have the same allegation, "the analyzer got very hot and now there is corrosion".There were no allegations of patient/user harm for any of the reported incidents.There were no allegations of incorrect results.Each analyzer will receive its own medwatch form.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Currently it is unknown whether or not the device may have malfunctioned, as the allegation of overheating could not be duplicated.Corrosion was observed in the battery compartment of the returned analyzer.It is known that improper insertion of batteries - in any device - may result in overheating, battery leakage, etc., which is stated in the labeling of most battery manufacturers.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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