| Model Number |
E411 RACK |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect Measurement (1383); High Test Results (2457); Non Reproducible Results (4029)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/13/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is ongoing.
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Event or Problem Description
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There was an allegation of a questionable high total psa elecsys result for one patient from the cobas e 411 rack analyzer.The initial result was 16.58 ng/ml and the repeat result on (b)(6) 2023 after defrosting the sample was 0.531 ng/ml.The questionable result was reported outside of the laboratory and was questioned by the laboratory director, as it did not match the history of the patient.The reagent lot number was 59860000 with an expiration date of 30-jun-2023.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The quality control was in range on the date of the event.The field service engineer found the measuring cell was due for replacement.He replaced the measuring cell, adjusted the tip/vessel carrier timing belt, and performed photomultiplier high voltage adjustment.The customer ran qc and performed precision testing that passed.The field service engineer performed a system volume check and blank cell calibration which passed.The customer found the aliquot of the sample material contained a foreign substance.The investigation determined the service actions resolved the issue.
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