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MalfunctionLMD

LAB INFO SYSTEM

Received May 15, 2001 · Event occurred May 2, 2001

Report 333291 · MDR key 333291

Device

Generic name

Pathnet - Fsi Interface Module

Manufacturer

Cerner Corporation

Catalog number

INTERFACE

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Use of Incorrect Control/Treatment Settings
  • False Reading From Device Non-Compliance
  • Use of Device Problem
  • Malfunction

Patient

78 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE FOLLOWING 5 REPORTS ARE IDENTICAL/SAME EVENT. #1 OF 5: INCORRECT TABLE SETTING IN THE LABORATORY INFO SYSTEMS CAUSED A MALFUNCTION WHICH RESULTED IN LAB RESULTS BEING ERRONEOUSLY POSTED TO THE WRONG PT'S ACCOUNTS (5 OCCURRENCES) ON MAINFRAME SCREENS FROM 0902 ON EVENT DATE UNTIL 1330 THE FOLLOWING DAY.