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ARCHITECT MAGNESIUM

Received Mar 5, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 25, 2026

Report 3002809144-2026-00054 · MDR key 24519781

Device

Generic name

Photometric Method, Magnesium

Manufacturer

Abbott Gmbh

Catalog number

03P68-32

Lot number

10599UN25

Product problems

  • High Test Results

Patient

3 DA · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AFTER FURTHER EVALUATION, THE SUSPECT MEDICAL DEVICE WAS CHANGED FROM ARCHITECT MAGNESIUM, LIST 03P68-32, ABBOTT GMBH, WIESBADEN, GERMANY TO THE ARCHITECT C16000 PROCESSING MODULE, LIST 03L77-01, ABBOTT LABORATORIES, IRVING, TEXAS, USA. MDR NUMBER 3016438761-2026-00138-00 HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, AND ALL FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE DOCUMENTED UNDER THAT MDR NUMBER.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER OBSERVED A FALSELY ELEVATED MAGNESIUM RESULT GENERATED ON THE ARCHITECT C16000 PROCESSING MODULE FOR ONE 3 DAY OLD FEMALE PATIENT. THE SAMPLE WAS REPEATED WITH A LOWER RESULT. THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS PROVIDED: SID (B)(6) INITIAL TEST 2.60 MMOL/L, RETEST 0.98 MMOL/L. THERE WAS NO REPORTED IMPACT TO PATIENT MANAGEMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN EVALUATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE EVALUATION IS COMPLETE. SECTION A PATIENT INFORMATION: REFER TO SECTION B5 FOR COMPLETE PATIENT INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER OBSERVED A FALSELY ELEVATED MAGNESIUM RESULT GENERATED ON THE ARCHITECT C16000 PROCESSING MODULE FOR ONE PATIENT. THE SAMPLE WAS REPEATED WITH A LOWER RESULT. THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS PROVIDED: INITIAL TEST 2.60 MMOL/L, RETEST 0.98 MMOL/L THERE WAS NO REPORTED IMPACT TO PATIENT MANAGEMENT.