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Model Number TSH |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/18/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This event occurred in (b)(6).
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Event Description
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The initial reporter complained of questionable results for 46 patient samples tested for ft4 iii assay on a cobas 8000 e 801 module compared to the beckman dxl.Of the data provided, there were 7 patient samples with discrepant ft4 iii and elecsys tsh assay results, 21 patient samples with discrepant ft4 iii results, and 9 patient samples with discrepant tsh results.This medwatch will cover tsh.Refer to medwatch with patient identifier (b)(6) for information on the ft4 iii results.The e 801 module serial number was (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No samples were returned for investigation.Differences in results and reference ranges from tsh assays by different manufactures, in this case abbott, can vary due to differences in the types of antibodies used, setups of the assays, and standardization methodologies.The investigation did not identify a product problem.The cause of the event could not be determined.
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