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07P5121 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
False Positive Result (1227)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/27/2022
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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 customer observed a false positive alinity i total b-hcg result on a patient.Results provided: on (b)(6) 2022 sid (b)(6) generated a result of 28.52 iu/l but repeated at < 2.42 iu/l, < 2.4 iu/l (on another analyzer).The patient was previously negative.No impact to patient management was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An evaluation is in process.A follow up report will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Return testing was not completed as returns were not available.Manufacturing documentation for the likely cause lot did not identify any issues associated with the complaint issue.The ticket search determined that there is normal complaint activity.There are no trends for the product related to patient results.The overall performance of alinity i total ss-hcg reagents in the field was reviewed using data gathered via abbottlink from customers worldwide.The number of standard deviations to the cut-off and the median of the negative populations is within the established limits and within the historical range of the alinity i total ss-hcg assay.Additionally, accuracy of the alinity i total ss-hcg assay has been evaluated with a retained in-house kit of a similar lot# 32498ud00 (contains identical bulk components) and met all specifications, confirming that this lot is meeting the alinity i total ss-hcg product requirements.A review of the product labeling concluded that the issue is sufficiently addressed.Based on the investigation no systemic issue or product deficiency was identified for the alinity i total ss-hcg lot# 32500ud00.Edited e-mail contact in section d3 and g1.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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