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Device brand name · Radioimmunoassay thyroid-stimulating hormone
Elecsys Tsh Assay: medical device reports filed with FDA
529 reports name it, 2016–2021. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Roche Diagnostics. Product code JLW.
- 529
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 53 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 99.8%
- classified as malfunction
- 97% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 529 reports that name the brand "Elecsys Tsh Assay" (radioimmunoassay thyroid-stimulating hormone), received between August 2016 and October 2021; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Roche Diagnostics. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (99.8%) and injury (0.2%); across all radioimmunoassay, thyroid-stimulating hormone reports (product code JLW) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 97%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are high test results (45.2%), low test results (31.2%) and incorrect or inadequate test results (11.5%). The patient problems coded most often are misdiagnosis, radiation exposure, unintended and test result. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 2,774 reports carrying product code JLW. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| High test results | 239 | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| Low test results | 165 | 31.2% | 42.4% |
| Incorrect or inadequate test results | 61 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Non reproducible results | 48 | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings | 14 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| High readingsreadings were too high | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Incorrect measurementthe device measured wrongly | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Misdiagnosis | 1 | 0.2% |
| Radiation exposure, unintended | 1 | 0.2% |
| Test result | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Elecsys Tsh Assay | Product code JLW | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 529 | 2,774 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 19.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.2% | 2.6% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 99.8% | 97% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 99.7% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code JLW
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitros Immunodiagnostic Products Tsh Reagent Pack | 537 | 32 | 0% |
| Tsh Thyrotropin | 214 | 0 | 0% |
| Architect Tsh | 196 | 15 | 0% |
| Elecsys Tsh | 157 | 9 | 0% |
| Dimension Clinical Chemistry System | 1,895 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Architect I2000sr Analyzer | 1,785 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Analytical E Module | 772 | 0 | 0% |
| Dimension Vista | 682 | 8 | 0% |
| Unicel Dxl800 Access Immunoassay System | 250 | 0 | 0% |
| Unicel Dxi 600 Access Immunoassay System | 289 | 0 | 0% |
| cobas 6000 e601 module | 902 | 85 | 0% |
| Access Immunoassay System | 258 | 0 | 0% |
| Cobas E411 Disk System | 285 | 0 | 0% |
| Immulite 2000 Xpi | 454 | 10 | 0% |
| Dimension R Clinical Chemistry System | 399 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Elecsys Tsh Assay reports
How many FDA reports name Elecsys Tsh Assay?
529 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (99.8%) and injury (0.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
high test results (45.2%), low test results (31.2%), incorrect or inadequate test results (11.5%), non reproducible results (9.1%) and incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings (2.6%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Elecsys Tsh Assay was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.