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MalfunctionJIL

CLINITEK STATUS+

Received Dec 22, 2022 · Event occurred Sep 19, 2022

Report 3002637618-2022-00080 · MDR key 16034006

Device

Generic name

Clinitek Status+

Model number

10379675

Catalog number

10379675

Product problems

  • Low Test Results
  • Low Test Results

Patient

Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER INDICATED THAT INSTITUTING PROPER MAINTENANCE RESOLVED THEIR ISSUE. CUSTOMER IS OPERATIONAL AND HAS STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION POSSIBLE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER HAS BEEN ASKED TO REVIEW MAINTENANCE AND TECHNIQUE AND HAS BEEN ASKED TO RUN A COMPARISON STUDY TO CONFIRM INSTRUMENT OPERATION. INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY. THE CAUSE OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEY RECEIVED SEVERAL DISCREPANT LEUKOCYTE AND NITRITE RESULTS ON FOUR PATIENTS COMPARED TO RETESTING OF DIFFERENT SAMPLES ON A NON-SIEMENS LAB INSTRUMENT. THERE IS NO REPORT OF INJURY DUE TO THIS EVENT.