| Model Number |
HCG+BETA |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
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 |
10/26/2025
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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 e801 analyzer serial number was (b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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The initial reporter complained of a discrepant low result for 1 patient sample tested for elecsys hcg+b (hcg+b) on a cobas e 801 analytical unit.The initial result was 4.17 miu/ml.The repeat result was 515 miu/ml.The repeat result was believed to be correct.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Calibration and qc were acceptable.A general reagent or instrument issue is not suspected, as qc was acceptable.Based on the number of sample quality-related alarms (>400 in the last 30 days), the investigation determined the event was consistent with preanalytical handling issues.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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