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Summary Statement of Deficiencies 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 record review, lack of documentation, and interview with Testing Personnel (TP) #1, the laboratory failed to perform and document the hematology Beckman Coulter DxH 520 series hematology analyzer maintenance for 7 (August 23, 2022, to 3/28/2023) of 7 months the new instrument was put into use. Findings include: 1. Record review of the Beckman Coulter DxH520 Operator's Manual revealed a "DxH 520 Instrument Maintenance Checklist." 2. Record review of all monthly tasks revealed a lack of documentation for the Beckman Coulter DxH 520 instrument maintenance for 7 of 7 months the new instrument was put into use. 3. On 3 /28/2023 at 10:42 am when queried, TP#1 was unable to provide the surveyor documentation for the required daily, monthly, and as needed maintenance. 4. An interview on 3/28/2023 at 10:42 am, TP#1 confirmed the laboratory did not perform and document the required maintenance by the manufacturer. 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 --