| Catalog Number |
03333752190 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Low Test Results (2458)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/15/2023
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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 cobas integra 400 plus analyzer serial number was (b)(6).Qc was in range on the morning of the event.The field service engineer (fse) found that probe c was installed incorrectly.He replaced probe c.The fse did a performance check and fond that the instrument was performing within specifications.Investigation is ongoing.
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Event or Problem Description
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Hold pn 9/11.We received an allegation about discrepant results for 2 patients' plasma samples tested with alkaline phosphatase gen.2 (alp2) assay on a cobas integra 400 plus analyzer.Sample 1 (patient 1): initial result: 15 u/l.1st repeat result: 67 u/l.2nd repeat result: 425 u/l.Sample 2 (patient 2): initial result: 15 u/l.1st repeat result: 392 u/l.The physician questioned the results.The samples were then repeated.The results of 425 u/l for sample 1 and 392 u/l for sample 2 were deemed to be correct based on the patients' previous results.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon review of the alarm trace, alarms indicating no fluid detection and hardware controller alarms were observed.As controls were within range, there was no indication of a reagent performance issue.The investigation determined the service actions resolved the issue.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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