| Catalog Number |
08N53-002 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/26/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be submitted when the investigation is complete.This incident is being reported to fda because the incident occurred internationally using the alinity m system, list 08n53-002, which is also us fda approved.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported a leak of diluent solution or liquid waste from the system solutions drawer from the alinity m instrument.The customer reported that the leak had spread beyond the footprint of the instrument.The customer reported error 5020: system solution (diluent) transfer error followed by error 2162: transferring for system solution disabled on attempting power cycle.Customer advised to clean up the spillage and discontinue use of the instrument.Customer reported no exposure to hazardous material as a result of the leak, and personal protective equipment (ppe) was worn as per normal laboratory procedures.No injuries were reported by the customer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint ticket has been reviewed and determined to be the same issue as described in a previously performed investigation.This investigation confirmed that the system solutions drawer enclosure design, which includes six thru holes at the bottom, allows liquid originating in the system solutions drawer to escape.Additionally, it confirmed the gems reservoir sensor may fail to detect a full reservoir bottle of liquid, resulting in a leak.Therefore, this complaint investigation will be dispositioned as confirmed and linked to the associated risk assessment.A complaint search of reportable events and leaks on the alinity m system was completed and a review of the frequency of exposure to hazards has determined that there is no change in the frequency of hazard or the frequency of harm related to exposure of a physical hazard (slip/fall), chemical hazard or biohazard (within the predefined risk management file level).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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