| 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 |
04/26/2024
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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 discrepant high results for 1 patient sample tested for elecsys dhea-s (dhea-s) on a cobas e 402 analytical unit.The initial result was > 10.000 ug/dl.The sample was repeated with 1:3 dilution and the result was 4.92 ug/dl.The sample was repeated with no dilution and the result was > 10.000 ug/dl.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The e402 analyzer serial number is (b)(6).The sample was requested for investigation.
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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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