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MalfunctionCIX

COBAS 6000 C 501 MODULE

Received Oct 5, 2007 · Event occurred Sep 10, 2007

Report 1823260-2007-08718 · MDR key 1766054

Device

Generic name

Clinical Chemistry Analyzer - Cem

Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics

Catalog number

04745914001

Product problems

  • Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results

Patient

1 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

INITIAL RESULTS FOR A PATIENT TOTAL PROTEIN AND ALBUMIN WERE 2.3 G/DL AND 4.9 G/DL RESPECTIVELY. WHEN REPEATED, THE RESULT WERE 5.7 AND 3.1 G/DL. THE INCORRECT RESULTS WERE NOT REPORTED. THE FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOUND THE SAMPLE PROBE WAS MISADJUSTED AND REPAIRED THE INSTRUMENT.