FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ARCHITECT I2000SR ANALYZER

MDR report key: 2113546 · Received June 3, 2011

Report

Report Number
1628664-2011-00262
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
June 3, 2011
Report Date
May 19, 2011
Manufacturer
ABBOTT MANUFACTURING, INC.
Product Code
JJE
PMA / PMN Number
K983212
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
JA
Reporter Occupation
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). A REPLACEMENT WASTE PUMP WAS INSTALLED AT THE CUSTOMER SITE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE ARCHITECT I2000SR ANALYZER OR THE WASTE PUMP CONTRIBUTED TO OR CAUSED THE ISSUE. A REVIEW OF COMPLAINT TRACKING AND TRENDING METRICS WAS PERFORMED AND IDENTIFIED NO ADVERSE TRENDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPLAINT ISSUE CURRENTLY UNDER EVALUATION. BASED ON THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, A CAUSE FOR THE BROKEN CONNECTOR ON THE EXTERNAL WASTE PUMP WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. HOWEVER, LABELING IN THE ARCHITECT SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL IS ADEQUATE WITH REGARD TO PRECAUTIONS, HAZARDS, USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND TROUBLESHOOTING THE CUSTOMER'S ISSUE. THE EVALUATION DID NOT IDENTIFY A DEFICIENCY.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE ARCHITECT I2000 SR ANALYZER HAD A DAMAGED WASTE PUMP CONNECTOR THAT WAS NOT ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE WASTE HOSE CORRECTLY (IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE CONNECTOR WAS DAMAGED). SOME OF THE FLUID WASTE SPLASHED INTO THE FACE OF THE INSTRUMENT OPERATOR. THE OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY WASHED THEIR FACE AND DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. NO FURTHER HEALTH CONCERNS WERE NOTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ARCHITECT I2000SR ANALYZER AUTOMATED IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER JJE ABBOTT MANUFACTURING, INC.

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 WASTE PUMP FOR IA INSTR. LN:8C94-19