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A field service engineer (fse) conducted a site visit and confirmed the reported issue by review of the error log and visually inspecting the wash probe 1.The fse found the wash probe 1 was damaged, resulting in it not functioning correctly.The fse replaced the wash probe 1 and validated the analyzer by running a daily check and quality control with results within acceptable range and no errors recurring.The aia-900 analyzer is operating as expected.No further action required by field service.A 13-month complaint history review and service history review through aware date of event for similar complaints was performed for failure mode "bf probe 1 tip will not go on" on the aia-900 analyzer.There were no similar complaints found during the searched period.A 13-month complaint history review and service history review through aware date of event for similar complaints was performed for failure mode "2231 b/f probe 1 overflow sensor failure error" on the aia-900 analyzer.There were six (6) similar complaints found during the searched period, including this one.Capa escalation error "2231 b/f probe 1 overflow sensor failure" is generated when overflow sensor 1 s132 detects liquid constantly.A 13 months retrospective review identified six (6) similar complaints on the aia-900 analyzer.However data assessment determined occurrences were due to various caused including maintenance problem, mechanical problem, obstruction, worn part and operational error.The reported events were resolved by performing maintenance, removing obstructions and replacing applicable parts.There is no indication of a systemic issue and there is no impact to patient safety.The aia-900 operator's manual under section 12: flags and error messages; states the following: [2231] bf overflow sensor 1 failure cause: the overflow sensor 1 s132 is detecting liquid constantly.Action: please contact the tosoh local representatives.Check s132.The most probable cause of the reported event was due to a broken wash probe 1, component failure.
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