| Catalog Number |
04P53-35 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
False Positive Result (1227)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/25/2016
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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 followup report will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.Evaluation in process.
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Event or Problem Description
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The account generated a reactive, confirmed positive architect hbsag qualitative result on a child.The account questioned the confirmed positive hbsag results as all other hepatitis markers were negative.No impact to patient management was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Testing of panels which mimic patient samples using retained samples of the complaint lot was performed.All specifications were met indicating that the lot is performing acceptably.A review of the manufacturing documentation did not identify any issues associated with the customer observation.The complaint database was reviewed to determine if others have experienced the issue encountered at the customer facility.This review showed no adverse trend for the products over the last 12 months and normal complaint activity for the product lot.A review of the customer data showed consistent repeatedly reactive hbsag qualitative results for the sample id.Additionally, the patient tested non-reactive for ausab, core and core-m and no pcr testing was performed.Customer filed data was used to assess the specificity of the assay.The median patient result for likely cause lot was reviewed and is comparable to other lots in the field.A review of the product labeling concluded that the issue is sufficiently addressed.Based on all available information and the complaint investigation, the assay performed as intended and no product deficiency was identified.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device evaluation was reassessed and concluded that a malfunction occurred, therefore, the device was not performing as intended at the customer site.However, no systemic issue and/or product deficiency was identified.The conclusion code was changed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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