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MalfunctionGHM

SICKLEDEX TUBE TEST FOR HEMOGLOBIN S

Received Apr 3, 2006 · Event occurred Mar 2, 2006

Report 2250051-2006-50140 · MDR key 695791

Device

Generic name

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Model number

NA

Catalog number

773500

Lot number

5250

Product problems

  • False Negative Result

Patient

*

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED A FALSE NEGATIVE RESULT WAS OBTAINED WHEN THE SAMPLE WAS TESTED WITH SICKLEDEX LOT 5250. CUSTOMER RESULTS WERE SATISFACTORY. CUSTOMER OBTAINED A POSITIVE RESULT FOR THE PATIENT'S SAMPLE VIA ELECTROPHORESIS. NO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.