| Catalog Number |
10825441001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
04/26/2025
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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 c303 analyzer serial number was (b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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The initial reporter complained of discrepant results from 2 samples drawn at the same time from 1 patient tested for potassium electrode (k) on a cobas c 303 analytical unit.The initial result was 6.3 mmol/l.This sample was collected with a syringe from the patient¿s iv port.The doctor questioned this result.The customer repeated this sample, and the result was 6.6 mmol/l.Another sample was collected at the same time as the sample from the iv port, and the initial result was 4.35 mmol/l.A new venous sample was obtained, and the result was 4.1 mmol/l.The customer repeated this sample, and the result was 4.28 mmol/l.The result of 4.1 mmol/l was believed to be correct.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Calibration was last performed on (b)(6) 2025 with no issues.There were no issues with qc.No issues were identified during a review of the alarm trace data.The new sample for this patient produced expected results.Based on the information provided, the investigation did not identify a product problem.The cause of the event could not be determined.
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