| Catalog Number |
08057958190 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/17/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The initial reporter questioned a discrepant high result for 1 patient sample tested for lactate dehydrogenase acc.Ifcc ver.2 (ldhi2) on a cobas c 503 analytical unit.The initial result was 653 u/l.The physician questioned this result.The sample was repeated on a different c503 analyzer with a result of 207 u/l.The sample was repeated on the original c503 analyzer with a result of 196 u/l.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The c503 analyzer serial number was (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation determined the issue was consistent with pre-analytical handling issues at the customer site.Improper sample handling and/or contamination with erythrocytes lead to elevated ldh results.Correct pre-analytic sample handling is within the customer's responsibility.There is no evidence to suggest a malfunction of the device.
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