Catalog Number 07028008190 |
Device Problem
High Test Results (2457)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/19/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sample material was requested for investigation.The investigation is ongoing.
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Event Description
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The initial reporter questioned positive results for 1 patient tested for elecsys toxo igg (toxo igg) on a cobas e 801 analytical unit.On (b)(6) 2022 the patient had a toxo igg result from a non-roche method of 2.1 ui/ml (negative).The result from the e801 module was approximately 40 iu/ml (positive).On (b)(6) 2022 the patient had a toxo igg result from a non-roche method of 2.3 iu/ml (negative).The result from the e801 module was 42 iu/ml (positive).Western blot testing was performed on this sample and the presence of igg was not confirmed.On (b)(6) 2022 the result from the e801 module was 39.6 iu/ml (positive).No questionable results were reported outside of the laboratory.The e801 analyzer serial number was (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Calibration and qc were acceptable.The sample from 19-aug-2022 was received for investigation.The following results were obtained during the investigation: elecsys toxo igg: 47.0 iu/ml (positive).The sample was neutralizable: 8.6% of remaining titer.Recomline blot toxo igg: borderline with a weak gra7-band.Elecsys toxo igg avidity: 86% (high avidity).Elecsys toxo igm: 0.275 coi (negative).Based on these results, the investigation determined the sample was correctly positive.Based on the toxo igm and toxo igg avidity results an acute infection of the patient is not likely and a remote state of infection is suspected.The reagent performed within specification.The investigation did not identify a product problem.
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