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MalfunctionKSS

CAPTURE-R READY INDICATOR CELLS

Received Apr 27, 2007 · Event occurred Apr 5, 2007

Report 1034569-2007-00096 · MDR key 956356

Device

Generic name

Kss

Manufacturer

Immucor

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

221988

Product problems

  • Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED UNEXPECTED NEGATIVE REACTIONS WITH CAPTURE-R READY INDICATOR RED CELLS, WHEN TESTING A SAMPLE KNOWN TO CONTAIN ANTI-K DURING A DEMONSTRATION OF MANUAL SOLID PHASE TESTING. REPEAT TESTING PERFORMED WITH NEW LOT OF INDICATOR CELLS, RESULTED IN POSITIVE (4+) REACTIONS WITH K POSITIVE CELLS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE PRESENCE OF THE K ANTIGEN WAS CONFIRMED ON RETENTION CAPTURE-R READY-SCREEN, LOT X185 AND CAPTURE-R READY-ID, LOT ID082 USING RETENTION CAPTURE-R READY INDICATOR RED CELLS, LOT 221988. RETENTION PRODUCTS PERFORMED AS EXPECTED.