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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5437 CALIBRATION AND CALIBRATION VERIFICATION CFR(s): 493.1255(a) Unless otherwise specified in this subpart, for each applicable test system the laboratory must perform and document calibration procedures-- (1) Following the manufacturer's test system instructions, using calibration materials provided or specified, and with at least the frequency recommended by the manufacturer; (2) Using the criteria verified or established by the laboratory as specified in 493.1253(b) (3)-- (2)(i) Using calibration materials appropriate for the test system and, if possible, traceable to a reference method or reference material of known value; and (2)(ii) Including the number, type, and concentration of calibration materials, as well as acceptable limits for and the frequency of calibration; and (3) Whenever calibration verification fails to meet the laboratory's acceptable limits for calibration verification. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on reviews of the 2018 - 2020 Medonic Hematology analyzer calibration records, the Medonic Operators Manual, and an interview with Testing Personnel #1, the surveyor determined the laboratory failed to perform one out of six calibrations in the review period as frequently as required by the manufacturer. The findings include: 1. A review of the Medonic M Series Hematology Analyzer Operators Manual, Section 7: Calibration on page 59, revealed, "...Introduction...It is recommended to calibrate the instrument every six months. ...". 2. A review of the Medonic Hematology analyzer records revealed the last calibration of 2019 was performed on 11/25/2019; thereafter, the next calibration was eight and a half months later on 8/07 /2020. 3. During an interview on 12/21/2020 at 12:20 PM, Testing Personnel #1 reviewed the above noted findings, and confirmed Medonic calibrations should be performed every six months. SURVEYOR ID #32558Licensure and Certification Surveyor 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 --