MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT IRELAND DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION ARCHITECT FREE T4 REAGENT KIT; RADIOIMMUNOASSAY, FREE THYROXINE

Catalog Number	07K65-34
Medical Device Problem Code	High Test Results (2457)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer observed a falsely elevated architect free t4 result for one patient.The sample was retested at a reference lab with lower results.The following data was provided: sid (b)(6), architect result = 21 and repeat = 50 pmol/l.Reference lab (john radclife) = 16 pmol/l.Approximate reference range = 9-19.1 pmol/l no impact to patient management was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An evaluation is in process.A follow-up report will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint investigation for falsely elevated architect free t4 results included a review of data and information provided by the customer, search for similar complaints, ticket trending review, device history record review, and labeling review.In addition, in-house testing of retained reagent kit was also completed.Return testing was not completed as returns were not available.The data and information provided by the customer were reviewed and support the complaint issue.A search for similar complaint did identify an increase in complaints for lot 63114ud00, however, in-house performance testing was completed which indicates the product is performing as expected.A review of the device history record did not identify any non-conformances or deviations with lot number 63114ud00 and the complaint issue.A review of labeling was performed and found to sufficiently address the customer's issue.Based on this investigation, no systemic issue or deficiency was identified with the architect free t4 reagent, lot number 63114ud00.
Event or Problem Description
The customer observed a falsely elevated architect free t4 result for one patient.The sample was retested at a reference lab with lower results.The following data was provided: sid (b)(6) architect result = 21 and repeat = 50 pmol/l.Reference lab((b)(6)) = 16 pmol/l.Approximate reference range = 9-19.1 pmol/l no impact to patient management was reported.

• Brand Name: ARCHITECT FREE T4 REAGENT KIT
• Common Device Name: RADIOIMMUNOASSAY, FREE THYROXINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT IRELAND DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION; lisnamuck; co. longford; longford N39E9 32; EI N39E932
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT IRELAND DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION; lisnamuck; co. longford; longford N39E9 32; EI N39E932
• Manufacturer Contact: nicole jenne ; max-planck-ring 2; post market surveillance; wiesbaden 65205 ; GM 65205 ; 6122582960
• MDR Report Key: 21561106
• Report Number: 3005094123-2025-00100
• Device Sequence Number: 9216389
• Product Code: CEC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380740119805
• UDI-Public: (01)00380740119805(17)250422(10)63114UD00
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173122
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/02/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/22/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 07K65-34
• Device Lot Number: 63114UD00
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ARC I2SR REFURB-SEKAT, 03M74-97, (B)(6); ARC I2SR REFURB-SEKAT, 03M74-97, (B)(6)
• Patient Sex: Unknown