InjuryNOP
WEST NILE VIRUS ASSAY
Received Feb 6, 2007 · Event occurred Dec 14, 2006
Report MW1041853 · MDR key 813190
Device
Generic name
Nucleic Acid Test (nat)
Manufacturer
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Product problems
- False Positive Result
Patient
73 YR
- Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT RECEIVED: 1) INCORRECT TEST RESULTS FROM USE OF FDA APPROVED OR "NEW" SCREENING TEST FOR WEST NILE VIRUS IN DONATED BLOOD. 2) EVENT OCCURRED AT BLOOD DONOR UNIT. 3) INCORRECT RESULTS CAUSED DONOR'S BLOOD TO BE REFUSED FOR TRANSFUSION AND DISCARDED.