The customer complained of a ongoing problem with their ise indirect na, k, ci for gen.2 results from their cobas 8000 cobas ise module (double).The customer provided the sodium, potassium, and chloride results for 1 patient sample.The initial sodium result was 164 mmol/l with repeat results of 133 mmol/l and 134 mmol/l.The initial potassium result was 5.3 mmol/l with repeat results of 4.6 mmol/l and 4.6 mmol/l.The initial chloride result was 73 mmol/l with repeat results of 92 mmol/l and 93 mmol/l.The erroneous results were not released outside of the laboratory.The repeat results were deemed to be correct.There was no adverse event.After discovery of the erroneous results, qc testing was performed with acceptable results.The sodium, potassium, and chloride electrode lot information was requested but was not provided the field engineering specialist found a partially obstructed vacuum nozzle.He replaced a probe and verified the probe adjustments.He replaced two vacuum nozzles.He checked gear pump pressure, replaced all seals, checked tubing for proper installation, and he replaced pinch tubing.He verified the system was operating properly.The customer performed qc testing.The customer has had no further issues following the service visit.
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