The initial reporter stated they noticed low results for an unspecified number of patient samples tested with the na electrode on a cobas 8000 ise module.The patient results were abnormally low and they received delta check flags.The samples were repeated on a second analyzer and normal, trusted results were measured.The customer provided an example of one patient sample with discrepant na results.The sample initially resulted in a na value of 130 mmol/l.Due to receiving delta check flags on patient samples, the customer repeated the sample on a second analyzer.The repeat na result from the second analyzer was 137 mmol/l.The repeat value was deemed correct and a corrected report was issued.
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Quality controls were acceptable.There was no indication of a reagent performance issue.The field service engineer found that the mixer failed.The mixer was replaced and dispensing adjustments were performed.The bath level sensor and bath valves were also replaced.Ise checks, calibration, controls, and precision studies were performed; all results were within specifications.The investigation determined the service actions resolved the issue.Medwatch fields d1, d2, d4, g1, and g4 have been updated.
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