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MalfunctionLCP

A1CNOW+ PROFESSIONAL TEST KIT

Received Sep 17, 2021 · Event occurred Aug 13, 2021

Report 1836135-2021-00030 · MDR key 12490600

Device

Generic name

Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

Manufacturer

Pts Diagnostics

Model number

3021

Catalog number

3021

Lot number

2028638

Product problems

  • No Apparent Adverse Event
  • No Apparent Adverse Event

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION BASED ON THE CUSTOMER PROVIDED RESULTS. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF PATIENT/USER HARM. QC RETENTION WAS INVESTIGATED. THE QC RETENTION MEASURED WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE CUSTOMER HAS NOT YET RESPONDED TO ATTEMPTS TO HAVE PRODUCT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THIS LOT OF A1CNOW PRODUCT HAS HAD NO OTHER ACCURACY-RELATED COMPLAINTS LODGED AGAINST IT.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A PATIENT WHO TESTED AT 7.6% HBA1C ON THE A1C TEST KIT AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR THREE DAYS LATER AND RECEIVED A RESULT OF 11.6% HBA1C. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF PATIENT/USER HARM.