Catalog Number 256082 |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problems
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/18/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: unknown.
The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.
A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.
Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported while testing for sars cov-2 a false positive result was obtained.
A repeat test was performed using either the pcr method or the cepheid genexpert method.
Upon repeat, the result was negative.
The customer stated the patient tested was asymptomatic.
This test is not intended for use on asymptomatic patients and was therefore used off label.
There was no indication that results were reported out or any report of patient impact.
Eua (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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