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MalfunctionQST

COBAS® HIV-1/HIV-2 QUALITATIVE (192T)

Received May 13, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 21, 2026

Report 2243471-2026-01882 · MDR key 25159407

Device

Generic name

Lab-based Hiv Nat Diagnostic And/or Supplemental Test

Catalog number

09040528190

Lot number

N03138

Product problems

  • False Positive Result

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS AN ALLEGATION OF QUESTIONABLE COBAS® HIV-1/HIV-2 QUALITATIVE (192T) ASSAY RESULTS FOR FOUR PATIENT SAMPLES TESTED ON THE COBAS 5800 ANALYZER. THE INITIAL RESULTS WERE POSITIVE FOR HIV-1. THE REPEAT RESULTS WERE NEGATIVE USING THE COBAS® HIV-1 QUANTITATIVE ASSAY ON THE COBAS 6800 ANALYZER.