MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, BD BIOSCIENCES BD FACSCANTO¿ II FLOW CYTOMETER; COUNTER, DIFFERENTIAL CELL

Catalog Number	338960
Medical Device Problem Code	Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that error messages were bypassed and testing was able to continue during use with the bd facscanto¿ ii flow cytometer.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: it was reported by the customer that float switch time out message only when performing a long clean.Error message checklist: 1.Are you running patient samples for diagnostic test? yes.2.Was there an error message? yes.3.Did the customer bypass the error message? yes.4.Is this presto? no.Patient sample checklist: 1.Are there erroneous results on patient samples from diagnostic test? no.Is instrument assurity linc enabled? unknown.Customer problem: float switch time out message only when performing a long clean.Steps taken with customer/troubleshooting: talked with cx.Float switch time only occurs when performing a long clean script.Fluidic startup and shut down completes without issues.Tubing up to the facs clean capsule filter is full of air and capsule filter won't bleed of air.Facs: clean probe tubing has air inside and won't move out with "prime after tank refill" command.Inspection of female bulkhead connector shows it is broken inside.Facs: clean female bulkhead connector is broken.Next steps (if necessary): dispatching.Are you using this product for clinical diagnostic test? yes.Were erroneous results reported and used to treat a patient? no.Was there any injury or potential injury? no.Resolution achieved? no.Follow up required? yes.Software version? unknown.List of parts shipped (include foc): n/a.Rma required? n/a.
Additional 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that error messages were bypassed and testing was able to continue during use with the bd facscanto¿ ii flow cytometer.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: it was reported by the customer that float switch time out message only when performing a long clean.Error message checklist: 1.Are you running patient samples for diagnostic test? yes.2.Was there an error message? yes.3.Did the customer bypass the error message? yes.4.Is this presto? no.Patient sample checklist: 1.Are there erroneous results on patient samples from diagnostic test? no.Is instrument assurity linc enabled? unknown.Customer problem: float switch time out message only when performing a long clean steps taken with customer/troubleshooting: talked with cx.Float switch time only occurs when performing a long clean script.Fluidic startup and shut down completes without issues.Tubing up to the facs clean capsule filter is full of air and capsule filter won't bleed of air.Facs clean probe tubing has air inside and won't move out with "prime after tank refill" command.Inspection of female bulkhead connector shows it is broken inside.Facs clean female bulkhead connector is broken.Next steps (if necessary): dispatching.Are you using this product for clinical diagnostic test? yes.Were erroneous results reported and used to treat a patient? no.Was there any injury or potential injury? no.Resolution achieved? no.Follow up required? yes.Software version? unknown.List of parts shipped (include foc): n/a.Rma required? n/a.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields have been updated with corrected information: g.1 - reporting office contact - (b)(4), g.1 - manufacturing site contact - (b)(4), g.1 - reporting office- becton dickinson and company bd biosciences.H.6 - investigation summary: based on the investigation results, the reported issue of the ¿float switch time out¿ error message during the long clean cycle was confirmed.The potential cause of the issue was determined to be a broken facsclean filter and connector.After the fse replaced the facsclean filter & connector, the instrument was found to be working as expected.This issue did not impact patient diagnosis or treatment.Review of the dhr confirmed that the instrument met all the manufacturing specifications prior to release.A return sample was not requested for evaluation as the complaint was confirmed through other elements of the investigation.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.

• Brand Name: BD FACSCANTO¿ II FLOW CYTOMETER
• Common Device Name: COUNTER, DIFFERENTIAL CELL
• 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: fahmy razak - mdr ; 2350 qume drive; san jose, CA 95131 ; 4089542435
• MDR Report Key: 17906440
• Report Number: 2916837-2023-00191
• Device Sequence Number: 7897735
• Product Code: GKZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903389605
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903389605
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062087
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 338960
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2012
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown