| Catalog Number |
04Z21-35 |
| 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 |
06/16/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An evaluation is in process.A follow-up report will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported falsely elevated alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i results generated by the alinity i processing module for a patient who had a normal result at a different laboratory.The following data was provided: reference range: <35 ng/l.Alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i: initial result (b)(6) = 179.6 ng/l repeat result on second instrument (b)(6): 165.5 ng/l troponin result from another facility: 11 (normal) no impact to patient management was reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported falsely elevated alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i results generated by the alinity i processing module for a patient who had a normal result at a different laboratory.The following data was provided:
reference range: <35 ng/l.Alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i: initial result (b)(6) = 179.6 ng/l
repeat result on second instrument (b)(6) 165.5 ng/l
troponin result from another facility: 11 (normal)
no impact to patient management was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The data and information provided by the customer were reviewed and support the complaint issue.A search for similar complaints did not identify an increase in complaint activity for lot 86151ud00.A review of tracking and trending for the alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i assay did not identify any related trends.The device history review did not identify any nonconformances, potential nonconformance or deviations associated with lot 86151ud00 and the complaint issue.Accuracy testing was completed using panels which mimic patient samples and an in-house retained kit of lot 86154ud00 (which contains the same bulk material as lot 86151ud00).All specifications were met, indicating that the lot is performing acceptably.A review of labeling was performed and found to sufficiently address the customer's issue.Based on the investigation, no systemic issue or deficiency of the alinity i stat high sensitivity troponin-i, lot number 86151ud00, was identified.
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