Catalog Number ASKU |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problems
Fainting (1847); Ischemia (1942)
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Event Date 09/04/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reporter's product was requested for investigation.The product has not been received at this time.If the product is returned in the future, a follow up report will be submitted.Routine retention testing is performed.Retention testing data is reviewed and appropriate actions are taken as needed.Test strip retention samples passed the internal inspection.Reporter occupation - the occupation is lay user/patient.This event occurred in (b)(6).
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Event Description
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The initial reporter stated she received a blood clot in her brain due to use of coaguchek xs meter serial number (b)(4).On the day of the event, a sample from the patient was tested using the meter, resulting with a value of 3.2 inr.At an unknown time on the same day, the patient was tested in the laboratory using an unknown method, resulting with a value of 2.69 inr.The reporter stated that coumadin medication adjustments were made based on incorrect results obtained from the meter.This led to the patient having a blood clot in the brain on (b)(6) 2020.The blood clot caused the patient to lose consciousness and speech.The patient has regained consciousness and is doing well again.The patient also regained her ability to speak.The patient's therapeutic target is a minimum of 3.0 inr.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reporter's meter was provided for investigation where it was tested using retention controls.The meter appeared undamaged and clean on the outside.Results (qc range = 2.7-3.3 inr): qc 1 = 3.1 inr, qc 2 = 3.1 inr, qc 3 = 3.1 inr, all inr values were within the specified target ranges, confirming the functionality of the complained coaguchek meter.No error messages occurred.
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