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MalfunctionJZT

VIDAS

Received Jun 28, 2001 · Event occurred Jun 13, 2001

Report 1950204-2001-00010 · MDR key 340537

Device

Generic name

Immunoflurometric Equipment

Manufacturer

Biomerieux, Inc.

Model number

VIDAS 30

Catalog number

W2010

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • False Negative Result
  • False Positive Result
  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

Patient

*

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER CONTACTED THE COMPANY WITH A SINGLE INCORRECT ASSAY RESULT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT POSITION D4 GAVE FOUR FALSE RESULTS, TWO FALSE POSITIVES, TWO FALSE NEGATIVES. NO FALSE RESULTS WERE REPORTED TO THE PT AS ALL FALSE RESULTS WERE DETECTED BY RETEST PRIOR TO REPORTING RESULTS.

Remedial action

  • Inspection
  • Notification
  • Repair