Catalog Number 04625374160 |
Device Problems
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/01/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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There was an allegation of questionable results in seconds, instead of inr from coaguchek xs meter up01473372.During troubleshooting, it was discovered the patient's meter was set to the wrong unit of measure and the time/date was also incorrectly set.The unit of measure and time/date on the meter were correctly set on the meter during troubleshooting.The patient did not report the results that were in the wrong unit of measure nor was medication adapted to it.Test strips lot: 52818122 with an expiration date of 31-jul-2022 were used for the following results obtained on (b(6) 2021.The meter result was 6.7 inr at 10:22 am.The meter result was 6.4 inr at 10:20 am.The meter result was 6.7 inr at 11:30 pm.The meter result was 4.6 inr at 11:28 pm.The meter result was 5.7 inr at 11:26 pm.On (b)(6) 2021, the meter result was 4.6 inr at 10:04 am and 2.6 inr at 10:06 am.The meter results obtained on (b)(6) 2021 were taken using test strips lot: 54146321 with an expiration date of 31-dec-2022.The patient's therapeutic range is 2.0-4.0 inr.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The meter is provided to u.S.Customers pre-set to the measuring unit inr.There are two additional measuring units on the meter: %quick (%q) and seconds (sec).In the u.S., the most accepted unit of measure is inr.Roche has communicated to all impacted customers instructions on how to confirm results are displayed in the measuring unit inr and the steps to take to change the measuring units back to inr if the meter is displaying the units sec or %q.The test strips were provided for investigation where they were tested using a retention meter and retention controls.Testing results (qc range = 4.1 - 6.8 inr): qc 1: 5.6 inr qc 2: 5.7 inr qc 3: 5.5 inr the obtained qc values were in the allowed range of the used combination strip lot - qc lot.All measurements were without error messages.On a regular basis, coaguchek strips of lots currently valid in the market are tested as part of routine retention testing and results have passed the internal inspection.The investigation did not identify a product problem.The cause of the event could not be determined.Initial reporter occupation: occupation is patient/consumer.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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After the initial investigation, the customer's meter and an additional test strip from a second lot (lot: 54146321 expiration date: (b)(6)-2022) were provided for investigation where they were tested using retention controls.Test strip lot #54146321 testing results (qc range = 4.1 - 6.8 inr): qc 1: 5.4 inr the obtained qc values were in the allowed range of the used combination strip lot - qc lot.All measurements were without error messages.The results alleged by the customer were observed in the meter¿s patient result memory.The returned and the retention material meet the specification.
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