| Model Number |
C111 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Output Problem (3005)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/22/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The initial reporter complained of discrepant results for 2 patient samples tested for gamma-glutamyltransferase ver.2 (ggt-2) on a cobas c 111 analyzer."patient 3" initial result was 0.75 ukat/l.The repeat results were 0.29 ukat/l and 0.23 ukat/l.On (b)(6) 2021 "patient 1" initial result was 1.08 ukat/l.The repeat results were 0.33 ukat/l and 0.28 ukat/l.No questionable results were reported outside of the laboratory.The ggt-2 reagent lot number was 57220401 with an expiration date of 31-may-2022.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer stated calibration and qc were acceptable.On 29-nov-2021 the field service engineer (fse) performed preventive maintenance.The investigation is ongoing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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During a review of the database provided, many "sample failed to aspirate" errors were observed.The customer used a centrifugation speed of 3800 rpm for 10 minutes.Based on the type of sample tube the customer uses the centrifugation speed should be 2200 g for 15 minutes at 20°c as well as 1800 g for 10 minutes at 20°c.The investigation determined the event was due to a pre-analytical sample handling issue at the customer site.
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