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MalfunctionCFT

ARCHITECT PROLACTIN

Received Mar 16, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 21, 2026

Report 3005094123-2026-00128 · MDR key 24606541

Device

Generic name

Radioimmunoassay, Prolactin (lactogen)

Catalog number

07K76-25

Lot number

80241UD00

Product problems

  • High Test Results

Patient

27 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

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. ALL AVAILABLE PATIENT INFORMATION WAS INCLUDED. ADDITIONAL PATIENT DETAILS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER OBSERVED FALSELY ELEVATED ARCHITECT PROLACTIN RESULTS WHICH QUESTIONED BY THE PHYSICIAN FOR A 27YRS OLD FEMALE PATIENT. THE RESULTS PROVIDED WERE: ON (B)(6) 2026 ,SID (B)(6), INITIAL= >200 NG/ML /DILUTION=233.89 NG/ML. REPEATED ON ANOTHER ANALYZER MAGLUMI X3=18.9 NG/ML (REFERENCE RANGE=2.8 TO 29.2 NG/ML) THE SAMPLE WAS SENT TO ANOTHER LABORATORY; ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE METHODOLOGY=26.4 NG/ML (REFERENCE RANGE=6.0 TO 29.9 NG/ML) THERE WAS NO REPORTED IMPACT TO PATIENT MANAGEMENT.