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ELECSYS TACROLIMUS

Received Feb 25, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 29, 2026

Report 1823260-2026-00691 · MDR key 24444919

Device

Generic name

Tacrolimus Immunoassay

Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics

Catalog number

07251254190

Lot number

834814

Product problems

  • Incorrect Measurement
  • Low Test Results
  • Non Reproducible Results

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS AN ALLEGATION OF QUESTIONABLE ELECSYS TACROLIMUS RESULTS FOR 4 PATIENT SAMPLES ON A COBAS E 801 ANALYTICAL UNIT, COMPARED TO MASS SPECTROMETRY RESULTS. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTS AN INTERFERING FACTOR IN THE PATIENT SAMPLES. NO UNITS OF MEASURE WERE PROVIDED. ON (B)(6) 2026, SAMPLE 1 HAD A RESULT OF 6.57. THE MASS SPECTROMETRY RESULT WAS 6.40. ON (B)(6) 2026, SAMPLE 2 HAD A RESULT OF 6.57. THE MASS SPECTROMETRY RESULT WAS 8.90. ON (B)(6) 2026, SAMPLE 3 HAD A RESULT OF 5.46. THE MASS SPECTROMETRY RESULT WAS 7.1. ON (B)(6) 2026, SAMPLE 4 HAD A RESULT OF 10.9. THE MASS SPECTROMETRY RESULT WAS 12.7.