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MalfunctionKSS

CAPTURE-R SELECT

Received Aug 15, 2014 · Event occurred Jul 18, 2014

Report 1034569-2014-00151 · MDR key 4013410

Device

Generic name

Solid Phase System For The Immobilization Of Human Erythrocytes

Manufacturer

Immucor, Inc.

Catalog number

0006446

Lot number

SC280

Product problems

  • False Negative Result

Patient

43 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IMMUCOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT USED REMOTE ELECTRONIC ACCESS METHOD TO ASSESS THE INSTRUMENT ELECTRONIC IMAGES. SAMPLE IN QUESTION REACTED NEGATIVE WITH MULTIPLE LOTS OF CAPTURE REAGENTS AND DIFFERENT UNIT SAMPLES. COULD NOT RULE OUT SAMPLE RELATED ISSUE.

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2014 AN IMMUCOR FIELD PERSONNEL REPORTED FALSE NEGATIVES ON AN IGG CROSS-MATCH PERFORMED ON GALILEO ECHO INSTRUMENT WITH CAPTURE-R SELECT LOT SC280.