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MalfunctionCGA

LIPID + EGLU TEST STRIPS

Received Oct 31, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 1, 2024

Report 1836135-2024-00039 · MDR key 20582421

Device

Generic name

Clinical Chemistry Test Strips

Manufacturer

Pts Diagnostics

Lot number

Q327 Q330

Product problems

  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER WAS PROVIDED EDUCATION AND TRAINING. THE CUSTOMER PRODUCT WAS REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. UPON FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATION, THE CUSTOMER INDICATED THEY IMPLEMENTED THE TRAINING, ARE GOOD, AND WILL NOT BE RETURNING THE PRODUCT. QC RETENTION WAS TESTED AND MEASURED WITHIN SPECIFICATION.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED PERFORMING TWO TESTS BACK-TO-BACK ON TWO CARDIOCHEK PLUS ANALYZERS AND RECEIVED DIFFERENT RESULTS. THIS EVENT IS BEING REPORTED OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION DUE TO THE RESULTS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER FROM THE TWO GLUCOSE TESTS. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF PATIENT/USER HARM.