MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECKMAN COULTER INC. AU5800 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER; ANALYZER, CHEMISTRY (PHOTOMETRIC, DISCRETE), FOR CLINICAL USE

Model Number	AU5800-10 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU5800
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported the au5800 clinical chemistry analyzer generated sample id barcode read errors and multiple patient samples results were misidentified on (b)(6) 2026 for multiple assays which included total bilirubin (tbil) and sodium (na).Patient demographics were unavailable to determine each patient's individual status; however, it was confirmed that this misidentification led to instances of false high and false low na and tbil results.The exact number of erroneous results generated, and assays impacted could not be determined due to the absence of patient clinical information.There was no report of change to treatment, injury, or death associated to this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A field service engineer (fse) and specialist were dispatched to evaluate the au5800 clinical chemistry analyzer.The fse inspected the analyzer and found scanner beam not correctly positioned to read the intended patient tube sample barcode id, instead the system was reading the barcode id of adjacent sample tube.The fse also noticed that the customer was operating with barcode scanner lid open.The fse indicated the customer may have hit the barcode reader causing it to become misaligned.The customer failed to follow the ifu as states below: the au5800 instructions for use (part number a98352ac) explicitly states: "while the system is in operation, do not touch or go close to any moving parts.Close protective guards and covers during operation.Failure to close covers correctly can cause injury or incorrect results." operating with the lid open is a deviation from the ifu and may have contributed to a manual misalignment of the barcode scanner by a user.The fse performed the sample barcode alignment to resolve the issue.Additionally, the customer was advised of the importance of properly closing all covers and panels while the instrument is in operation to ensure safety and optimal performance.The system returned to normal operation after realignment.No further issues noted.Section a2, a4, and a5: information not provided by customer.Section e1 initial reporter telephone number is (b)(6).The beckman coulter identifier is (b)(4).

• Brand Name: AU5800 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER
• Common Device Name: ANALYZER, CHEMISTRY (PHOTOMETRIC, DISCRETE), FOR CLINICAL USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECKMAN COULTER INC.; 250 s. kraemer blvd.; brea CA 92821
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECKMAN COULTER MISIMA K.K.; 454-32 higashino; nagaizumi-cho sunto-gun; schizuoka JP-NO TA 4; JA JP-NOTA 41
• Manufacturer Contact: shama agtey ; 1000 lake hazeltine drive; chaska, MN 55318 ; 9524916938
• MDR Report Key: 24449578
• Report Number: 9612296-2026-00084
• Device Sequence Number: 15954450
• Product Code: JJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14987666543016
• UDI-Public: (01)14987666543016(11)230525
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112412
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2026

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AU5800-10 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU5800
• Device Catalogue Number: B96697
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/25/2023
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown