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405LSR-SIRecalls & reported problems

Agilent Technologies, Inc. · Microplate Washer · Class 1

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05700574033880), received between Dec 20, 2023 and Dec 21, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Smoking” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 2 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Smoking2
  • Environmental Particulates1
  • Fire1
  • Melted1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 21, 2023Melted; Smoking; Environmental Particulates; Melted; Smoking; Environmental Particulates

    CUSTOMER REPORTED "THE INSTRUMENT STARTED SMOKING DURING USE." PICTURES WERE PROVIDED CONFIRMING THAT A PART INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT HAD BURNED AND MELTED. THE LAB TECHNICIAN IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE POWER OFF AND THE INSTRUMENT STOPPED SMOKING. FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (FSE) WAS ON SITE TO EVALUATE THE DAMAGE NOTING THAT THE DEBRIS/ SMOKE PARTICLES ARE ALL OVER THE INSTRUMENT. THE TOP COVER IS ALSO PARTIALLY BURNT. ADDITIONALLY, FSE ASSESSED THE LAB ENVIRONMENT AND RECOMMENDED IN HOUSE REPAIR DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE. THE INSTRUMENT WILL BE SHIPPED BACK TO THE MANUFACTURING SITE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. DIAGNOSTICS WERE NOT ALTERED. THERE WAS NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT PATIENT HARM OR USER HARM REPORTED. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING, AND A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN NEW PERTINENT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18375474 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 20, 2023Fire; Smoking; Fire; Smoking

    CUSTOMER REPORTED "THE INSTRUMENT SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING." CUSTOMER TOOK THE TOP OFF AND SAW A PART INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS PRODUCING FLAME. THE INSTRUMENT STOPPED SMOKING ONCE TURNED OFF. THE CUSTOMER WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE PATIENT TESTING. DIAGNOSTICS WERE NOT ALTERED. THERE WAS NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT PATIENT HARM OR USER HARM REPORTED. THE INSTRUMENT WAS RETURNED FOR IN-HOUSE REPAIR. VACUUM RELAY ON MAIN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) WAS FOUND TO BE BURNT. THE UNIT WAS CLEANED, AND MAIN PCB WAS REPLACED. 1170204 1.47 SOFTWARE DOWNLOADED. THE INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN CALIBRATED AND TESTED AND IS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE INSTRUMENT IS READY TO BE SHIPPED BACK TO CUSTOMER SITE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18367375 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.