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Device brand name · Automated blood grouping and antibody test system
Ortho Provue Analyzer: medical device reports filed with FDA
343 reports name it, 2003–2007. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Micro Typing Systems. Product code KSZ.
- 343
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 15 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 97.7%
- classified as malfunction
- 96.2% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
343 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Ortho Provue Analyzer" (automated blood grouping and antibody test system); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Micro Typing Systems; received from October 2003 to October 2007. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (97.7%) and other (2.3%); across all system, test, automated blood grouping and antibody reports (product code KSZ) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 96.2%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are fluid/blood leak (31.2%), false negative result (18.4%) and leak/splash (10.5%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, coagulation and hemolysis. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
No report naming Ortho Provue Analyzer was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in October 2007.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 10,406 reports carrying product code KSZ. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid/blood leak | 107 | 31.2% | 4.1% |
| False negative result | 63 | 18.4% | 52.9% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 36 | 10.5% | 0.7% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) | 22 | 6.4% | 3.2% |
| Malfunction | 13 | 3.8% | 0.6% |
| False positive result | 12 | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| Bent | 11 | 3.2% | 0.6% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 11 | 3.2% | 0.6% |
| Incorrect or inadequate test results | 11 | 3.2% | 13.1% |
| Contamination | 10 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Overfill | 10 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Device issuea problem with the device | 7 | 2% | 0.7% |
| False reading from device non-compliance | 6 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Probe failure | 6 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings | 5 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Volume accuracy problem | 5 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Display difficult to read | 4 | 1.2% | 1% |
| Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Method, improper/incorrect | 3 | 0.9% | 0% |
| Spillage, accidental | 3 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 35 | 10.2% |
| Coagulation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Hemolysis | 2 | 0.6% |
| Laceration(s) | 1 | 0.3% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) | 1 | 0.3% |
| Reactiona reaction, type not specified | 1 | 0.3% |
| Transfusion with incompatible blood | 1 | 0.3% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Ortho Provue Analyzer | Product code KSZ | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 343 | 10,406 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 3.3% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0% | 1% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 97.7% | 96.2% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 92.4% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code KSZ
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortho Provue | 1,445 | 0 | 0% |
| Galileo Echo | 896 | 0 | 0% |
| Galileo | 701 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Capture-R Ready-Screen 3 | 501 | 0 | 0% |
| 0 8% Resolve Panel A | 399 | 0 | 0% |
| Echo | 249 | 0 | 0% |
| Galileo Neo | 177 | 0 | 0% |
| 0 8% Surgiscreen | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| Tango Optimo | 158 | 0 | 0% |
| 0 8% Selectogen | 160 | 0 | 0% |
| Mts A/B/D Monoclonal And Reverse Grouping Card | 186 | 0 | 0% |
| Ortho Summit Sample Handling System | 4,182 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Ortho Provue Analyzer reports
How many FDA reports name Ortho Provue Analyzer?
343 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (97.7%) and other (2.3%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
fluid/blood leak (31.2%), false negative result (18.4%), leak/splash (10.5%), other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (6.4%) and malfunction (3.8%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Ortho Provue Analyzer was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.