| Catalog Number |
09744428190 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); High Test Results (2457); 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 |
10/17/2025
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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 cobas e 801 analytical unit serial number is (b)(6).The qc was in range prior to the event.Seventeen sample quality-related alarms occurred on the date of the event: sample short, sample clot, and sample foam.These alarms suggest preanalytical handling issues.The investigation is ongoing.
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Event or Problem Description
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There was an allegation of a questionable elecsys hcg+ beta result from the cobas e 801 analytical unit for one patient.The initial result was 238 miu/ml.On (b)(6) 2025, a new sample was collected with the result of < 1 miu/ml.The initial sample was repeated, and the result was < 1 miu/ml.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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In the investigation, pictures provided from the customer's sample camera showed dust and dirt on the active gripper wheels, which is consistent with insufficient analyzer cleanliness.The investigation was unable to determine a direct root cause.A general reagent or analyzer problem was not present because the qc prior to the event was within ranges.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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