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MalfunctionCEC

ELECSYS FT4 III

Received Aug 12, 2025 · Event occurred Jul 17, 2025

Report 1823260-2025-02450 · MDR key 22786366

Device

Generic name

Radioimmunoassay, Free Thyroxine

Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics

Model number

FT4

Catalog number

07976887190

Lot number

827798

Product problems

  • High Test Results
  • High Test Results

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE ANALYZER'S SERIAL NUMBER IS (B)(6). THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS AN ALLEGATION OF QUESTIONABLE ELECSYS FT4 III RESULTS FOR 1 PATIENT SAMPLE ON A COBAS E 801 ANALYTICAL UNIT. THE INITIAL RESULT WAS 2.2 NG/DL. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE REPEATED RESULT WAS 1.26 NG/DL. THE REPEATED RESULT WAS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT.