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MalfunctionCDT

TRIGLYCERIDES

Received May 18, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 22, 2026

Report 1823260-2026-01933 · MDR key 25200338

Device

Generic name

Triglycerides Gpo Without Free Glycerol

Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics

Catalog number

05171407190

Lot number

ASKU

Product problems

  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE ANALYZER WAS REQUESTED BUT WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS AN ALLEGATION OF A QUESTIONABLE TRIGLYCERIDES RESULT WITH A PATIENT SAMPLE TESTED ON THE COBAS 8000 C702 MODULE. THE INITIAL RESULT WAS 9 MG/DL. THE SAME RESULT WAS OBTAINED DURING A REPEAT ON ANOTHER C702 INSTRUMENT. INTERFERENCE IS SUSPECTED IN THE PATIENT SAMPLE DUE TO THE PATIENT'S OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENT INTAKE.