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MalfunctionCCE

ABL700 SERIES

Received Jul 11, 2006 · Event occurred Jun 13, 2006

Report 3002807968-2006-00034 · MDR key 770137

Device

Generic name

Abl700

Model number

ABL720

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Complete Blockage
  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
  • Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results

Patient

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHEN USING AN ABL720 BLOOD GAS ANALYZER WRONG PH-VALUES WERE MEASURED. THE WRONG VALUES WERE CAUSED BY A CLOT IN THE PH MEASURING CHAMBER. ACCORDING TO OUR INTERNAL GUIDELINE VE.KVA.0029, ALL MEASUREMENT ERRORS BECAUSE OF CLOTS ARE REPORTABLE.