| Catalog Number |
03271749160 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect Measurement (1383); 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 |
06/08/2024
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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 stated they received discrepant results for one patient sample tested with elecsys hcg+b on a cobas e411 rack.The sample initially resulted in a hcg+b value of < 0.1 miu/ml with a data flag.A physician questioned the result because it did not match the patient's clinical picture.The sample was repeated, resulting in an hcg+b value of 1484 miu/ml.The repeat value was deemed correct.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The serial number of the e411 analyzer is (b)(4).Calibration and controls were acceptable.There was no indication of a reagent or instrument performance issue.The field service engineer found no errors.The pipetting movements were checked.Performance testing was run.The investigation is ongoing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Calibration and controls were acceptable.There is no indication of a reagent or instrument performance issue.The field service engineer could not determine a cause.The pipetting movements of the analyzer were checked.Performance testing was run.The investigation could not identify a product problem.The cause of the event could not be determined.
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