| Catalog Number |
07027273190 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Low Test Results (2458); 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 |
03/06/2024
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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 complained of a discrepant low result for 1 patient sample tested for elecsys ferritin (ferritin) on a cobas e 801 analytical unit.The initial result was 2.07 ug/l.The initial result was not believed and the sample was repeated.The repeat result was 278 ug/l.This result was believed to be correct.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The e801 analyzer serial number was (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Calibration and qc were acceptable."abnormal aspiration" and "sample foam detection" alarms were observed on the alarm trace data; these can indicate sample quality issues.The investigation did not identify a product problem.The cause of the event could not be determined.
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