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Elecsys HIV Duo

Received Jul 28, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 4, 2026

Report 1823260-2026-03036 · MDR key 50053578

Device

Generic name

Hiv Detection Test

Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics

Catalog number

08836973190

Lot number

888322

Product problems

  • False Positive Result

Patient

48 YR · Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

We received an allegation about discrepant results for 1 patient sample tested with Elecsys HIV Duo assay on a cobas e 801 analytical unit.The initial result was 19.7 COI (Reactive).The 1st Repeat result was 19.5 COI (Reactive and accompanied by a data alarm).The sample was repeated at a different laboratory using the Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) methodology and the 2nd Repeat result was 0.07 S/CO (Non-Reactive).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

The Elecsys HIV Duo reagent expiration date was not provided.The cobas e 801 analytical unit serial number was (b)(6).The last calibration was performed on 27-May-2026, and it was acceptable.The QC was in the expected range before sample measurement.The alarm trace showed no abnormal alarms occurred on the day of the event.The investigation is ongoing.