Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 The recertification survey was performed on 11/12/2020. The laboratory was found in compliance with a standard-level deficiency cited. The findings were reviewed with the director of laboratory operations and the technical consultant at the conclusion of the survey. D5429 MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION CHECKS CFR(s): 493.1254(a)(1) For unmodified manufacturer's equipment, instruments, or test systems, the laboratory must perform and document maintenance as defined by the manufacturer and with at least the frequency specified by the manufacturer. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a review of records, manufacturer's instructions, and interview with the director of laboratory operations and the technical consultant, the laboratory failed to perform maintenance procedures as required by the manufacturer. Findings include: (1) On 11/12/2020 at 09:45 am, the director of laboratory operations stated to the surveyor CBC (Complete Blood Count) testing was performed on the Sysmex XP300 analyzer; (2) The surveyor reviewed the manufacturer's weekly maintenance requirement for the analyzer, as stated on the manufacturer's maintenance log titled "XP-300 Maintenance Log", which was: (a) Clean SRV Tray (3) Maintenance records were reviewed by the surveyor for 9 months (January 2020 through September 2020). The weekly maintenance had not been documented as performed between: (a) 08/03 /2020 and 09/01/2020 (4) The surveyor reviewed the records with the director of laboratory operations and the technical consultant. Both stated on 10/12/2020 at 11:55 am, there was no evidence the above maintenance had been performed as required. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 1 --