MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT IRELAND DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION ALINITY I FREE T4 REAGENT KIT; RADIOIMMUNOASSAY, FREE THYROXINE

Catalog Number 07P70-30

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/21/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer observed imprecise alinity i free t4 results generated on alinity i processing modules for multiple samples.The following data was provided.The following results were provided: (customer provided reference range 9-19 pmol/l).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 20.93 pmol/l processed on (b)(6) repeat = 15.38 pmol/l processed on (b)(6).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 24.41 pmol/l (b)(6) repeat = 14.66 pmol/l (ai01825).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 21.16 pmol/l (b)(6) repeat = 14.62 pmol/l (b)(6) and 15.68 pmol/l (b)(6).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 25.61 pmol/l (b)(6) repeated on (b)(6) 2024 = 11.87 pmol/l (b)(6) and 12.66 pmol/l(b)(6).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 25.07 pmol/l (b)(6) repeated on (b)(6) 2024 = 12.82 pmol/l (b)(6).Additional data added 26mar2024: sid (b)(6) initial result = 19.55 pmol/l repeat result = 10.26 pmol/l (b)(6).Sid (b)(6) initial result = 23.72 pmol/l repeat result = 12.95 pmol/l (b)(6).Sid (b)(6) initial result = 28.95 pmol/l repeat result = 14.08 pmol/l (b)(6).Sid (b)(6) initial result = 56.22 pmol/l repeat result = 13.08 pmol/l (b)(6).Sid (b)(6) initial result = 23.54 pmol/l repeat result = 13.31 pmol/l (b)(6).Sid (b)(6) initial result = 28.92 pmol/l(ai01867) repeat result = 18.90 pmol/l (b)(6) no impact to patient management was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Complete information for section a1 - patient identifier: sid (b)(6) and updated patient information sid (b)(6).An evaluation is in process.A follow-up report will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.This incident was also submitted for alinity i free t4(07p70-30) lot 57607ud00, see related manufacturer report number 3005094123-2024-00119-02.

Manufacturer Narrative

The complaint investigation included a review of data and information provided by the customer, search for similar complaints, ticket trending review, device history record review, and labeling review.Additionally, in-house testing was performed.Return testing was not completed as returns were not available.Data and information provided by the customer were reviewed and support the complaint issue.An increase in complaints has been observed for lot 56159ud00, however, in-house performance testing was completed which indicates the product is performing as expected.The device history record review did not identify any nonconformances, potential nonconformances or deviations associated with lot number 56159ud00 and the complaint issue.Labeling was reviewed and adequately addresses the customer¿s issue.Based on the investigation, no systemic issue or deficiency of the alinity i free t4 for lot 56159ud00 was identified.

Event Description

The customer observed imprecise alinity i free t4 results generated on alinity i processing modules for multiple samples.The following data was provided.The following results were provided: (customer provided reference range 9-19 pmol/l).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 20.93 pmol/l processed on ((b)(6)) repeat = 15.38 pmol/l processed on ((b)(6)).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 24.41 pmol/l ((b)(6)) repeat = 14.66 pmol/l ((b)(6)).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 21.16 pmol/l ((b)(6)) repeat = 14.62 pmol/l ((b)(6) ) and 15.68 pmol/l ((b)(6)).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 25.61 pmol/l ((b)(6)) repeated on (b)(6) 2024 = 11.87 pmol/l ((b)(6)) and 12.66 pmol/l((b)(6)).Sid (b)(6) processed on (b)(6) 2024 initial result = 25.07 pmol/l ((b)(6)) repeated on (b)(6) 2024 = 12.82 pmol/l ((b)(6)).Additional data added (b)(6) 2024: sid (b)(6) initial result = 19.55 pmol/l repeat result = 10.26 pmol/l((b)(6)) sid (b)(6) initial result = 23.72 pmol/l repeat result = 12.95 pmol/l((b)(6)) sid (b)(6) initial result = 28.95 pmol/l repeat result = 14.08 pmol/l((b)(6)) sid (b)(6) initial result = 56.22 pmol/l repeat result = 13.08 pmol/l((b)(6)) sid (b)(6) initial result = 23.54 pmol/l repeat result = 13.31 pmol/l((b)(6)) sid (b)(6) initial result = 28.92 pmol/l((b)(6) ) repeat result = 18.90 pmol/l((b)(6)) no impact to patient management was reported.

• Brand Name: ALINITY I FREE T4 REAGENT KIT
• Type of Device: RADIOIMMUNOASSAY, FREE THYROXINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT IRELAND DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION; lisnamuck; co. longford; longford N39E9 32; EI N39E932
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT IRELAND DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION; lisnamuck; co. longford; longford N39E9 32; EI N39E932
• Manufacturer Contact: nicole jenne ; max-planck-ring 2; post market surveillance; wiesbaden 65205 ; GM 65205 ; 6122582960
• MDR Report Key: 19014941
• MDR Text Key: 339257058
• Report Number: 3005094123-2024-00155
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CEC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380740121822
• UDI-Public: 00380740121822
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K173122
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/09/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 07P70-30
• Device Lot Number: 56159UD00
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ALNTY I PROCESSING MODU, 03R65-01, (B)(6) ; ALNTY I PROCESSING MODU, 03R65-01, (B)(6) ; ALNTY I PROCESSING MODU, 03R65-01, (B)(6) ; ALNTY I PROCESSING MODU, 03R65-01, (B)(6)