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C8000 PHOSPHORUS

Received Jul 23, 2007 · Event occurred Feb 22, 2007

Report 2018433-2007-00036 · MDR key 883537

Device

Generic name

Quantitation Of Phosphorus In Human Serum, Plasma Or Urine

Model number

NA

Catalog number

7D71-20

Lot number

42020HW00

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

NI YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE PHOSPHORUS CONTROL VALUE, RUN ON THE ARCHITECT C8000 ANALYZER, IS OUT OF RANGE AND A CORRECT RESULT IS GENERATED AFTER DILUTING THE CONTROL. THIS ISSUE IS OCCURRING WITH THE PHOSPHORUS REAGENT LOT# 42020HW00. THE CUSTOMER USED A NEW LOT OF PHOSPHORUS REAGENT (LOT# NOT GIVEN) AND RECEIVED ACCEPTABLE RESULTS. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO PATIENT MANAGEMENT REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS IS AN INITIAL REPORT. AN INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FINAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.

Remedial action

  • Other