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MalfunctionLCP

A1C TEST KIT

Received Jan 7, 2022 · Event occurred Dec 2, 2021

Report 1836135-2021-00038 · MDR key 13191364

Device

Generic name

Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

Manufacturer

Pts Diagnostics

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • No Apparent Adverse Event
  • No Apparent Adverse Event

Patient

Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED SOME CONCERN OF A1C ACCURACY WHEN COMPARED TO LAB RESULTS ON THE SAME DAY OF TESTING. THE CUSTOMER COULD NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC PATIENT RESULTS BUT GAVE GENERALIZED VALUES (I.E. A1C ~8% AND LAB ~13%, A1C ~7% AND LAB ~11%). THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF PATIENT/USER HARM. THIS INCIDENT IS BEING REPORTED OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. THE ALLEGATION COULD NOT BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED AT THIS TIME BASED ON LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER. THE CUSTOMER HAS NOT YET RESPONDED TO MULTIPLE FOLLOW-UP ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN LOT INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE. TRAINING MATERIALS WERE PROVIDED AND TRAINING RESOURCES WERE OFFERED TO THE CUSTOMER.