| Model Number |
I400+ |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect Measurement (1383); Non Reproducible Results (4029)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
| Date of Event |
10/31/2022
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
The initial reporter stated they received discrepant results for three patient samples tested with the na+ electrode on a cobas integra 400 plus.No incorrect results were reported outside of the laboratory.The first sample initially resulted in a na value of 126 mmol/l and repeated with a value of 132 mmol/l.The second sample initially resulted in a na value of 118 mmol/l and repeated with a value of 138 mmol/l.The third sample initially resulted in a na value of 120 mmol/l and repeated with a value of 140 mmol/l.The na electrode lot number and expiration date were requested, but not provided.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
The field service engineer determined the ise module had an initialization problem.The ise mixing tower and a system reagent were changed.The electrode block and seals were checked.The ise tubing was refitted and verified to be seated correctly into the valves.Calibrator solution was primed and a sensor was checked.Calibration and controls were ok.The issue was corrected after the service actions.The investigation could not identify a product problem.The cause of the event could not be determined.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|