| Catalog Number |
07729952160 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Circuit Failure (1089); No Device Output (1435); High Test Results (2457); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Easy Bruising (4558)
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| Date of Event |
10/20/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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We received an allegation that a patient was unable to test on their coaguchek xs meter between (b)(6) 2023 and (b)(6) 2023 which may have led to the hospitalization and treatment for vitamin k.The patient reportedly attempted to test several times between (b)(6) 2023 and (b)(6)2023 and received error m-44 on the meter.On (b)(6) 2023 at 10:42 am the patient reportedly tested again and received a meter result of 4.9 inr.Around 4 pm the patient allegedly went to the emergency room due to not feeling well and having a knot in his pelvis.The patient's laboratory result was reported to be high.The patient had a bruise on his abdomen and was diagnosed with an internal pelvic bleed.The patient was hospitalized for 4 days.The patient was allegedly treated with an intravenous vitamin k.The patient¿s therapeutic range was 2.5 inr and the interval of testing was weekly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The coaguchek xs test strips' lot number was 70302321 with an expiration date of 31-oct-2024.The meter and test strips have been requested for investigation.The product has not been received at this time.If the product is returned in the future, a follow-up report will be submitted.On a regular basis, coaguchek strips of lots currently valid in the market are tested as part of routine retention testing and results have passed the internal inspection.The patient reported receiving error m-44.Product labeling states: in rare cases, patients with abnormal or unusually long clotting times may receive m-44 or w-45 error messages.Repeat test with a new strip.If m-44 or w-45 error messages display repeatedly, you must use an alternative test method to confirm the result.Please contact your physician without delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Section d9 was updated.The medical device problem codes were updated.The meter was provided for investigation where it was tested using retention strips and retention controls.Testing results (qc range = 2.4 - 3.6 inr): qc 1: 2.8 inr qc 2: 2.7 inr qc 3: 2.7 inr.The obtained qc values were in the allowed range of the used combination strip lot - qc lot.All measurements were without error messages.The investigation did not identify a product problem.The returned meter meets the specifications.
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