MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. ADVIA CENTAUR XP TOTAL HCG (THCG)

Model Number N/A

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 05/21/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens filed the initial mdr 1219913-2019-00104 on june 12, 2019.07/11/2019 additional information: the customer tested the patient sample number 7540620 on may 21st, 2019 at 19:46.The results were as follows: (b)(6) 2019 at 19:46 discordant result: 161.8 u/l.(b)(6) 2019 at 20:14 repeat result on the same system: 577.8 u/l.(b)(6) 2019 at 12:52 repeat result different advia centaur: 623.9 u/l.The sample was centrifuged at 4000 rpm for 10 minutes and was collected in sarstedt serum gel 7.5 ml tube.The sample was not respun.The customer reports a low discordant result on advia centaur xp total hcg (thcg) reagent lot 029305.A pregnant female tested on (b)(6) 2019 results lower than clinically expected for thcg.The same draw was repeated 2 days later without being respun and the thcg is higher matching clinical picture.The higher result was reproduced when sample was run on another advia centaur in the laboratory.There were no flags in the event log from the time when the low result was reported.The customer repeated other thcg samples from (b)(6) 2019 and evaluated thcg precision which was acceptable.This issue only affected this patient sample.Service was not sent in reference to this escalation since it was an isolated event.Pre-analytic variables can affect the quality of the sample, and deviation from recommended best practices can lead to erroneous results.While there is insufficient information to determine the cause of the initially low thcg result, siemens cannot rule out pre-analytical factors or sample issue.A product non-conformance has not been identified.The instrument is performing within specifications.No further evaluation of the device is required.

Manufacturer Narrative

The cause for the discordant total hcg results is unknown.Siemens healthcare diagnostics is investigating.The ifu states in the limitations section: "test results alone are not diagnoses of medical conditions.For example, low titer elevations of hcg can occur in normal non-pregnant subjects.A physician's diagnosis involves evaluation of the test result in conjunction with, and in the context of, the patient's medical history, physical examination, and other test results - sometimes in consultation with other medical experts.".

Event Description

A false low advia centaur xp total hcg result was obtained on a patient sample.Another sample was tested at a later date and the result was higher.The higher result fit the clinical picture.The initial sample was repeated and the result was higher.The low result was reported to the physician and questioned.A corrected report was issued.It is unknown if patient treatment was prescribed or altered.There was no report of adverse health consequences due to the discordant total hcg result.

• Brand Name: ADVIA CENTAUR XP TOTAL HCG (THCG)
• Type of Device: TOTAL HCG
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.; 511 benedict avenue; tarrytown NY 10591 5097
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.; 333 coney street; e. walpole MA 02032
• Manufacturer Contact: eiman sulieman ; 333 coney street; e. walpole, MA 02032 ; 5086604603
• MDR Report Key: 8691677
• MDR Text Key: 167714765
• Report Number: 1219913-2019-00104
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JHI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00630414505152
• UDI-Public: 00630414505152
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K925277
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/25/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/16/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 10308984
• Device Lot Number: 36106305
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/12/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/11/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/25/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1