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MalfunctionJJE

AIA-NEXIA-TLA

Received Dec 6, 2004 · Event occurred May 23, 2004

Report 2950409-2004-00005 · MDR key 558357

Device

Generic name

Enzyme Immunoassay Analyzer

Manufacturer

Tosoh Corp.

Model number

TLA

Catalog number

018540

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Malfunction

Patient

*

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IN 6/2004, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT SIINCE APRIL THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH INTERMITTENT <L RESULTS ON VARIOUS ANALYTES ON THE AIA NEXIA. REPEATS OF THE TESTS PRODUCE THE EXPECTED VALUE. THE INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN SERVICED IN AN EFFORT TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT THE "<L" RESULTS STILL RECUR. SERVICE IS ONGOING.