| Catalog Number |
08836973162 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
False Positive Result (1227); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/15/2026
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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 hiv duo reagent expiration date was not provided.The cobas e 801 analytical unit serial number was (b)(6).The field service engineer performed preventive maintenance on the system, an instrument check, and a mechanical check with successful results.He then verified that the system was performing within specifications.The instrument was back in operation.The investigation is ongoing.
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Event or Problem Description
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We received an allegation about discrepant results for 8 patients' samples tested with elecsys hiv duo assays on a cobas e 801 analytical unit.Sample 1 and sample 2 were: initially tested for hiv on abbott alinity, and the results were negative.Elecsys hiv duo results: positive.Geenius hiv ½ confirmatory test result: negative.Sample 3, sample 4, sample 5, sample 6, sample 7, and sample 8 were: elecsys hiv duo results: positive.Geenius hiv ½ confirmatory test results: negative.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The field service engineer found no cause for the event and verified the instrument's performance.Per the labeled specificity claim of the assay: single false positive results can occur with the elecsys hiv duo assay.No further issues were reported after the service visit.The investigation did not identify a product problem.
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