Catalog Number 08057532190 |
Device Problems
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); High Test Results (2457)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/10/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The serial number of the customer's cobas pro c 503 analytical unit is (b)(6).The field service engineer (fse) inspected the analyzer and determined the event was caused by sample probe s1.The customer replaced this probe.The customer performed qc with acceptable results; the customer also noted abnormal aspiration alarms were resolved.The fse performed mandatory adjustments and verifications of the sample probe after replacement.The investigation is ongoing.
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Event Description
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The initial reporter received a questionable crej2 creatinine jaffé gen.2 result from one patient sample tested on the cobas pro c 503 analytical unit.The initial result was reported outside of the laboratory.The questionable result was discovered after an additional comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) was ordered for the patient which included the creatinine assay, prompting the rerun of the patient sample on their other c 503 analyzer.The initial result from the analyzer was 2.1 mg/dl.The repeat result from the other analyzer was 0.7 mg/dl.The repeat result was deemed correct. .
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medwatch fields d.Device identification, g1 and g4 pma / 510k (premarket numbers) were updated.The investigation reviewed the last calibration performed on 04-jan-2024; the results were within specifications.The investigation reviewed the qc recovery; the results were within specifications.There was no indication of a performance issue with the reagent.The investigation reviewed the alarm trace; the trace contained "sample probe abnormal aspiration" and "sample foam detection" alarms.These alarms are an indication of possible poor sample quality.After service, no further issues were reported by the customer.The investigation determined the service actions resolved the issue.
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