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08057427190 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); 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 |
07/10/2023
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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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We received an allegation about discrepant results for 1 patient's plasma sample tested with calcium (ca2) assay on a cobas pro c503 analytical unit when compared to a different cobas pro c503 analytical unit.Initial result: 8.75 mg/dl (c503 unit in question) automatic repeat result: 10.7 mg/dl (c503 unit in question) manual repeat result: 9.01 mg/dl (tested on a different c503 unit) the manual repeat result was deemed to be correct as it matched the patient's previous ca2 result of 9.1 mg/dl (tested 48 hours before the event).Reportedly a corrected report was issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The cobas pro c 503 analytical unit serial number was (b)(6).Investigation is ongoing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The alarm trace showed multiple sample short alarms and abnormal aspiration alarms.The discrepant results were consistent with a pre-analytical issue.The investigation did not identify a product problem.The cause of the event could not be determined.
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