| Catalog Number |
08057524190 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Incorrect Measurement (1383)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/31/2024
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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 cobas c 503 analytical unit serial number was (b)(6) the day after the repeat testing, the customer checked the sample that had been stored in the fridge.They found a slimy precipitate in the sample.The investigation is ongoing.
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Event or Problem Description
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There was an allegation of questionable cobas creatinine plus ver.2 assay results from the cobas c 503 analytical unit.The initial result was 22.1 mg/dl.On 01-sep-2024, the repeat result was 1.29 mg/dl.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation found the event and the slimy precipitate in the sample were consistent with cryoglobulinemia.Cryoglobulinemia can significantly influence laboratory measurements and test results due to the unique properties of cryoglobulins.The investigation did not identify a product problem.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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