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ELECSYS AFP

Received May 22, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 28, 2026

Report 1823260-2026-02018 · MDR key 25256055

Device

Generic name

Kit, Test,alpha-fetoprotein For Testicular Cancer

Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics

Catalog number

09015124190

Lot number

84632102

Product problems

  • High Test Results
  • Low Test Results
  • Non Reproducible Results

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS AN ALLEGATION OF A QUESTIONABLE LOW ELECSYS AFP ASSAY RESULT FOR A PATIENT SAMPLE TESTED ON THE COBAS E 801 ANALYTICAL UNIT. THE INITIAL RESULT WAS 18.3 IU/ML. THE REPEAT RESULT WAS 35.9 IU/ML. THE REPEAT RESULT WAS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT.