Catalog Number 442021 |
Device Problem
False Positive Result (1227)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/30/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during use with the bd bactec¿ lytic/10 anaerobic/f culture vials (plastic) a molecular false positive result was obtained.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: customer reported biofire false positive for c.Tropicalis.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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D4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.H4.Device manufacture date: unknown.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during use with the bd bactec¿ plus aerobic/f culture vials (plastic), a molecular false positive result for c.Tropicalis was obtained.The patient was treated with antifungals.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: biofire false positive for c.Tropicalis.#1 ¿ this pt had candida albicans as well so got antifungals.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The following fields were updated: b1.Adverse type: reported issue is both an adverse event and product problem event attributed to: required intervention.B5.It was reported that during use with the bd bactec¿ plus aerobic/f culture vials (plastic), a molecular false positive result for c.Tropicalis was obtained.The patient was treated with antifungals.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: biofire false positive for c.Tropicalis.#1 ¿ this pt had candida albicans as well so got antifungals.H1.Type of reportable events: serious injury.H6.Health effect - clinical code.E2403 no clinical signs, symptoms, or conditions.Health effect - impact code.F23 unexpected medical intervention.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received which indicated the previously reported failure did not occur with this device.This mdr should be considered canceled.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during use with the bd bactec¿ lytic/10 anaerobic/f culture vials (plastic) a molecular false positive result was obtained.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: customer reported biofire false positive for c.Tropicalis.
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