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InjuryPRH

ACCELERATE PHENOTEST BC KIT

Received Apr 26, 2023 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2023

Report 3010671651-2023-00001 · MDR key 16820984

Device

Generic name

Accelerate Phenotest Bc Kit

Model number

10102018

Catalog number

10102018

Lot number

5793A

Product problems

  • False Positive Result
  • False Positive Result

Patient

76 YR · Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ACCELERATE PHENOTEST BC KIT ALLEGEDLY HAD AN INCORRECT RESULT OF METHICILLIN-RESISTANT S. AUREUS (MRSA) AND THE PATIENT'S CENTRAL LINE WAS REMOVED AND A NEW CENTRAL LINE WAS INSERTED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT TESTING ON THE BD PHOENIX IDENTIFIED S. EPIDERMIDIS. THE INCORRECT RESULT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED BUT NOT YET COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.