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CLINITEK ADVANTUS

Received Jan 22, 2013 · Event occurred Dec 3, 2012

Report 1217157-2012-00080 · MDR key 2931384

Device

Generic name

Clinitek Advantus

Model number

ADVANTUS

Product problems

  • False Negative Result

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CUSTOMER REPORTS THEY HAD NEVER CLEANED THE SYSTEM. CUSTOMER WAS PROVIDED INSTRUCTION ON PROPER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM. CUSTOMER WAS SENT NEW LOT OF TEST STRIPS AND WILL PERFORM CORRELATION STUDY. MFR AWAITING RESULTS.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTS FALSE NEGATIVE LEUKOCYTE RESULTS ON A SAMPLE WHICH, UPON MICROSCOPIC EXAM, IS 2+ POSITIVE FOR LEUKOCYTES. NO REPORT OF INJURY WITH THE EVENT.