| Catalog Number |
07027192190 |
| 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 |
04/17/2024
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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 e801 analyzer serial number was (b)(4).The competitor method was abbott.The sample was requested for investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The initial reporter complained of discrepant high results for 1 patient sample tested for elecsys dhea-s (dhea-s) on a cobas e 801 analytical unit compared to a competitor method.The initial result from the e801 analyzer was > 1000 ug/dl.The sample was sent to two external laboratories using the same competitor method and the results were approximately 230 ug/dl.The repeat result on the e801 analyzer was > 1000 ug/dl.On 25-apr-2024 the sample was repeated on the e801 analyzer and the result was > 1000 ug/dl with a data flag.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The sample was submitted for investigation.Upon further investigation of the patient sample, an interference against the streptavidin component of the reagent was confirmed.Product labeling states: "in rare cases, interference due to extremely high titers of antibodies to analyte-specific antibodies, streptavidin or ruthenium can occur.These effects are minimized by suitable test design." the investigation did not identify a product problem.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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