Catalog Number 03337154001 |
Device Problem
Low Test Results (2458)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/22/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient's age was provided as "newborn baby".The investigation determined that the qc was acceptable before and after the event.The investigation is ongoing.The event occurred in (b)(6).
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Event Description
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The initial reporter complained of a questionable bilirubin result for a newborn patient tested on a cobas b 221 instrument compared to the siemens advia 1800.At 06:34 the bilirubin result on the b 221 from a "blood gas tube" was 267 umol/l.At 06:34 the bilirubin result on the advia from a serum sample "gel tube" was 322 umol/l.The customer stated that the sample was collected for the advia at 06:38.No questioned result was reported outside of the laboratory and the advia result was considered correct.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation found no indication of an aspiration issue.The performance data show no indication of a system issue.The investigation determined at the time of measurement, the cobas b221 was working within specifications.The malfunction is consistent with a pre-analytical handling issue.No product problem was found.The cause of the event could not be determined.
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