inforMED
MalfunctionMLH

HIV ANTIGEN ELISA TEST

Received May 14, 1996 · Event occurred Apr 15, 1996

Report MW1009097 · MDR key 32999

Device

Generic name

In Vitro Assay For Blood Donor Screening

Model number

P24

Catalog number

933180

Lot number

2065K536

Product problems

  • Performance
  • Product Quality Problem

Patient

NO INFO

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RECURRENT LACK OF PERFORMANCE OF CONTROLS IN KIT FOR BLOOD DONOR SCREENING. NO RESPONSE FROM VENDOR TO TRY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. BLOOD DONOR TESTING DONE DAILY WITH REPEATED ASSAY FAILURES. VENDOR ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LACK OF KIT PERFORMANCE.