FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

PORTABLE CLINICAL ANALYZER

MDR report key: 30356 · Received February 20, 1996

Report

Report Number
MW1008401
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 20, 1996
Report Date
February 16, 1996
Manufacturer
ISTAT CORP.
Product Code
JJC
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
TN, US
Reporter Occupation
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ACCORDING TO A CENTER FOR LABORATORY HEALTH STANDARDS AND QUALITY, MFR'S QC POLICY FOR THEIR PORTABLE CLINICAL ANALYZERS IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLIA 88 FOR BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS. THE ELECTRIC STIMULATOR DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIALTY QC REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 493.1245 FOR BLOOD GASES. RPTR STATES MFR MUST IMMEDIATELY INFORM ALL CURRENT SYSTEM USERS THAT THEIR QC POLICY DATED 2/9/96 IS IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF CLIA 88 REGULATIONS AND SHOULD SEND OUT A REVISED QC POLICY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 PORTABLE CLINICAL ANALYZER PORTABLE CLINICAL ANALYZER JJC ISTAT CORP.

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA