Although a root cause cannot be identified, the data shows true amplification for the positive results.No systemic product problem with the reagent or hardware was identified.A result discrepancy may be expected between assays due to potential differences in the tests¿ limit of detection (lod) and intended use.Based on the data analysis review, the product is performing as intended.
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In light of the covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent emergency use authorizations (euas) for sars-cov-2 diagnostic tests, the agency has requested heightened reporting beyond the reasonably suggests requirements of 803 to include allegations of false positive or false negative results independent of harm or malfunction or off-label use.Pursuant to the agency¿s instruction, we hereby submit this mdr.A customer alleged a discrepant result for two patients while using the cobas sars-cov-2 & influenza a/b nucleic acid test on the cobas liat system.The first alleged sample initially generated a positive result for influenza a (negative for influenza b and sars-cov-2).The same sample was retested on the same liat analyzer and generated the same result.The sample was retested on an immunochromatography test and was negative for influenza a.The second alleged sample initially generated a positive result for sars-cov-2 (negative for influenza a/b).The sample was retested on the same liat analyzer and generated a negative result for sars-cov-2 (unknown for influenza a/b).The initial positive results were not released.No harm was alleged.An investigation was conducted to evaluate the customer issue.Per fda¿s eua guidance, 2 mdrs will be filed.
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