| Catalog Number |
09038086190 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); High Test Results (2457); Low Test Results (2458); Non Reproducible Results (4029)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
| Date of Event |
02/03/2026
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
The e402 analyzer serial number was (b)(6).
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
The initial reporter complained of a discrepant high result for 1 patient sample tested for elecsys vitamin d total iii (vitamin d iii) on a cobas e 402 analytical unit.The initial result was 120 ng/ml with a data flag.The sample was repeated twice, with results of 32.7 ng/ml and 37.5 ng/ml.A new sample was obtained, and the result was 37.1 ng/ml.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
The customer stated that calibration and qc were acceptable.Pictures of the instrument were reviewed, and the instrument surfaces were contaminated, and serum clots were on the rinse station.As the sampling area was contaminated, the investigation determined the event due to preanalytical handling issues.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|