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MalfunctionCGL

NOVA STATSENSOR CREATININE HOSPITAL METER SYSTEM

Received Jul 18, 2019 · Event occurred Jun 24, 2019

Report 1219029-2019-00034 · MDR key 8804722

Device

Generic name

Electrode, Ion Based, Enzymatic, Creatinine

Model number

43370

Lot number

4918333129

Product problems

  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION ONGOING. EVALUATION OF RETAIN STRIPS AND DHR REVIEWS FOR BOTH THE METER AND TEST STRIP BATCH TO BE COMPLETED. QC RESULTS BEFORE AND AFTER THE REPORTED INCIDENT WERE IN RANGE, METER WAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS A DIFFICULT STICK AND THE FINGERSTICK WAS ATTEMPTED TWICE.

Description of Event or Problem

DISCREPANT CREATININE RESULTS USING NOVA STATSENSOR METER. NO ADVERSE EVENT WAS REPORTED.