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Data and information provided by the customer were reviewed and support the complaint issue.The ticket search by lot indicates that the complaint lot performs as expected for this product.A review of complaint and trending data for the alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i assay did not identify any trend regarding commonalities for lot number and issue.Device history review did not identify any nonconformances, potential nonconformances or deviations associated with the complaint lot number and complaint issue.Accuracy testing was completed using panels which mimic patient samples using an in-house retained kit of lot 75628ud00.All specifications were met indicating that the lot is performing acceptably.Per product labeling, for mi diagnostic purposes, the alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i results should be used in conjunction with other data, e.G., symptoms, results of other tests, and clinical impressions.For accurate results, plasma specimens should be free of fibrin, red blood cells, and other particulate matter, including cryoprecipitate.If the specimens contain fibrin, red blood cells, or other particulate matter, centrifuge at a relative centrifugal force (rcf) of 3,000 to 3,500 x g for 30 minutes before testing to ensure consistency in results.Based on the information within the complaint record, the device met performance specifications and performed as intended at the customer site.Per the expected values section in product labeling, the 99th percentile cutoff for female patients in the age range of 21 to 75 years is 14 pg/ml.Abbott has not established expected ranges for female patients > 75 years old.Based on the investigation, no systemic issue or deficiency of the alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i reagent, lot 75628ud00 was identified.
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