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ELECSYS AFP

Received Jun 10, 2026 · Event occurred May 18, 2026

Report 1823260-2026-02293 · MDR key 25460645

Device

Generic name

Alpha-fetoprotein Test Kit

Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics

Catalog number

09015060190

Lot number

86687201

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 COBAS E411 RACK SERIAL NUMBER WAS (B)(6). THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS AN ALLEGATION OF QUESTIONABLE ELECSYS AFP RESULTS FROM THE COBAS E411 RACK ANALYZER. THE INITIAL RESULT WAS 0.908 NG/ML WITH A DATA FLAG. THE CUSTOMER REPEATED THE SAMPLE, AS THIS RESULT WAS LOWER THAN THE PREVIOUS RESULT FOR THE PATIENT. THE REPEAT RESULT WAS 3.26 NG/ML. THE QUESTIONABLE RESULT WAS NOT REPORTED OUTSIDE OF THE LABORATORY.