Catalog Number 07528566190 |
Device Problem
Non Reproducible Results (4029)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/14/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The serial number of the cobas 8000 cobas c 502 module is (b)(6).The investigation is ongoing.
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Event Description
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The initial reporter received a questionable hdlc4 hdl-cholesterol plus 4th generation (hdl) assay result from one patient sample tested on the cobas 8000 cobas c 502 module.The initial result was reported outside of the laboratory.The physician rejected the patient sample due to the abnormally high result prompting the rerun on another c 502 module.The initial result from the module was 131 mg/dl.The repeat result from the other module was 43 mg/dl.The repeat result was deemed correct.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The field service engineer (fse) inspected the module and determined the event was consistent with a damaged rinse tubing (hole in two tubes) and the cuvette rinse water washing into other cuvettes during suction.He then replaced the damaged rinse tubing and adjusted both the cuvette rinse water and gear pump pressure.He performed a hardware-by-test check performance and precision check with acceptable results after service, no further issues were reported by the customer.The investigation determined the service actions resolved the issue.
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