| Model Number |
HCG+BETA |
| 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 |
05/18/2025
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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 analyzer's serial number is (b)(6)
the investigation is ongoing.
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Event or Problem Description
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There was an allegation of questionable elecsys hcg+b results for 1 patient on a cobas e 402 analytical unit.The initial result was 25.6 miu/ml.A new sample was obtained from the patient, and the result was 3,000 miu/ml.The physician questioned the result from the initial sample and requested that the sample be repeated.On (b)(6) 2025, the initial sample was repeated, and the results were 1864 miu/ml and 1877 miu/ml.The initial sample was repeated on another module, and the result was 1941 miu/ml.The result of 1864 miu/ml was believed to be correct.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No calibration influence was observed.The qcs were within the specified ranges.The field service engineer completed the preventative maintenance, cleaned and vacuumed the whole system, and replaced the measuring cell.A general reagent or analyzer problem can be excluded because the qc before the event was within the ranges.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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