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MalfunctionLDM

VITROS IMMUNODIGANOSTIC PRODUCTS TROPONIN I REAGENT PACK

Received Jun 9, 2004 · Event occurred May 8, 2004

Report 9680658-2004-00120 · MDR key 579304

Device

Generic name

In Vitro Diagnostic

Model number

*

Catalog number

6801324

Lot number

1100

Product problems

  • Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results

Patient

NA

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER OBSERVED REPEATABLE ELEVATED TROPONIN I RESULTS ON ONE PT'S SAMPLES. A NON-OCD ASSAY GAVE NEGATIVE RESULTS. FALSELY ELEVATED TROPONIN I RESULTS COULD LEAD TO INAPPROPRIATE PHYSICIAN ACTION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PT HARM AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.