Catalog Number 03337154001 |
Device Problem
Low Test Results (2458)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/31/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This event occurred in (b)(6).
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Event Description
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The customer received a questionable total hemoglobin (thb) result for one patient with a cobas b221 analyzer when compared to a xn 1000 hematology instrument.Of the data provided, there were erroneous results for the thb and hematocrit (hct) tests.The thb result from the cobas b 221 was 5.45 g/dl.The thb result using the same sample in another laboratory with an xn 1000 instrument was 9.60 mg/dl.The hct result from the b 221 was 15.0%.The hct result using the same sample in another laboratory with an xn 1000 instrument was 29.50%.The customer stated they observed this same issue with a different sample on (b)(6) 2018.No erroneous results were reported outside of the laboratory.There was no allegation of an adverse event.The qc results were checked and determined to be acceptable.The customer stated that they used "factory heparinized syringes".The lot number and expiration date of the thb cuvette was requested but was not provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation was unable to find a definitive root cause.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer was using a "clot catcher".The "factory heparinized syringe" was a bs2 blood sampler.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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