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XN-10 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The analyzer alerted the operator to sample abnormality requiring further verification prior to result reporting.It is common for newborns to have nrbcs present in the blood, which are known to falsely elevate wbc values.The operator failed to verify accurate results prior to reporting.
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Event or Problem Description
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A newborn was administered gentamycin due to an erroneously high white blood cell (wbc) result.The sample was analyzed for a complete blood count and differential.The sample was judged "positive" indicating the need for further review of the sample prior to result reporting.Repeat analysis was performed, and the sample was judged "positive" with an increased wbc value.A smear review was performed and the presence of many nucleated red blood cells (nrbcs) was observed.The user failed to correct the wbc value for the presence of nrbcs prior to releasing the wbc value.An order was written to administer 2 mg/ml of gentamycin on (b)(6) 2018 at 06:45.It is unknown when the antibiotic was administered.It is unknown if other clinical signs and symptoms warranted the antibiotic treatment.No negative impact to the patient was reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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