The initial reporter stated that they were having issues with incorrectly positive test results for an unspecified number of patient samples tested with nitrite (nit) on a urisys 1100 analyzer.Upon visual reading of the test strips, the nit results were negative.The issue started occurring after installation of a new software chip on the analyzer, version 5.71.The customer provided data for three patient samples and all three had discrepant nit results.One of the three samples also had discrepant results for ph, leukocytes (leu), protein (pro), and erythrocytes (ery).Refer to the attachment for all patient data.The test strips did not appear bent or discolored.Combur 10 test strips with lot number 36255003 and expiration date 31-jan-2020 were used.Quality control measurements on the urisys 1100 were ok.
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