| Model Number |
RUBELLA IGG |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/22/2023
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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 questioned positive results for 1 patient sample tested for elecsys rubella igg rubella igg on a cobas e 801 analytical unit.The initial result from the e801 analyzer was 155 iu/ml positive.The repeat on the same analyzer was 174 iu/ml positive.The sample was sent to an external laboratory for testing by the vidas method and the rubella igg result was 9.74 iu/ml negative.It is not known if the questionable positive results were reported outside of the laboratory.The e801 analyzer serial number was (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The sample was requested for investigation.The sample was received for investigation and tested on an e801 module.The rubella igg result was 135 iu/ml positive.The rubella igm result was 0.238 coi negative.The customer¿s rubella igg results were reproduced.The investigation is ongoing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient sample was investigated further.The platelia rubella igg result was positive.The mikrogen recomblot rubella igg result was positive.The sample was tested with a neutralization assay.The sample was neutralizable (positive for specific anti-rubella igg antibodies).Based on the investigation results, the patient sample was determined to be correctly positive for rubella igg.The reagent performed within specification.The investigation did not identify a product problem.
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