COBAS C 703 ANALYTICAL UNIT
Report
- Report Number
- 1823260-2026-01531
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 21, 2026
- Date of Event
- March 29, 2026
- Report Date
- April 21, 2026
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS
- Product Code
- JJE
- UDI-DI
- 07613336200544
- PMA / PMN Number
- K253490
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AU
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE GLUCOSE HK GEN.3 REAGENT LOT NUMBER IS 919276 OR 926184. THE EXPIRATION DATE WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER FOUND THAT THE TUBES IN THE RINSE STATION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE REPLACED THE TUBES. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.
WE RECEIVED AN ALLEGATION ABOUT DISCREPANT RESULTS FOR 8 PATIENTS' SAMPLES TESTED WITH THE GLUCOSE HK GEN.3 ASSAY ON A COBAS C 703 ANALYTICAL UNIT. SAMPLE 1: INITIAL RESULT: 22 MG/DL. THE CUSTOMER QUESTIONED THE INITIAL RESULT AND REPEATED THE SAMPLE. NO QUESTIONABLE RESULT WAS REPORTED OUTSIDE THE LABORATORY. REPEAT RESULT: 179 MG/DL. THE REPEAT RESULT WAS DEEMED CORRECT. SAMPLE 2: INITIAL RESULT: 24 MG/DL. REPEAT RESULT: 86 MG/DL. SAMPLE 3: INITIAL RESULT: 29 MG/DL. REPEAT RESULT: 97 MG/DL. SAMPLE 4: INITIAL RESULT: 24 MG/DL. REPEAT RESULT: 92 MG/DL. SAMPLE 5: INITIAL RESULT: <2 MG/DL. 1ST REPEAT RESULT: 24 MG/DL. 2ND REPEAT RESULT: 112 MG/DL. SAMPLE 6: INITIAL RESULT: 19 MG/DL. REPEAT RESULT: 80 MG/DL. SAMPLE 7: INITIAL RESULT: 28 MG/DL. REPEAT RESULT: 119 MG/DL. SAMPLE 8: INITIAL RESULT: 21 MG/DL. REPEAT RESULT: 89 MG/DL.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322800 | COBAS C 703 ANALYTICAL UNIT | ANALYZER, CHEMISTRY (PHOTOMETRIC, DISCRETE), FOR CLINICAL USE | JJE | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS | C703 | 07613336200544 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |