Z-0473-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. — Indianapolis, IN

FDA device recall Z-0473-2013 was initiated by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. on Nov 1, 2012 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: On cobas c 701 and cobas c 702 modules of the Cobas 8000 series analyzer, a mismatch between the reagent probe positioning and the aspirated reagent volumes under certain conditions can lead to… The recall status is terminated (terminated Jan 8, 2014). Affected quantity: 78 analyzers.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Dec 12, 2012
Initiation Date
Nov 1, 2012
Termination Date
Jan 8, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
78 analyzers

Product Description

Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, Model/Catalog/Part Number: 05641489001. The Cobas 8000 is a fully automated system for clinical chemistry analysis.

Reason for Recall

On cobas c 701 and cobas c 702 modules of the Cobas 8000 series analyzer, a mismatch between the reagent probe positioning and the aspirated reagent volumes under certain conditions can lead to insufficient reagent pipetting. This may affect patient sample and controls recovery for the following tests: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP2), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Bicarbonate (CO2-L), Creatinine (C

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution, including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WA, and WI.

Code Information

Catalog numbers affected: Alkaline Phosphatase acc. to IFCC Gen.2 05166888190; Alanine Aminotransferase acc. to IFCC without pyridoxal phosphate (P5P) activation 05850797190; Bicarbonate Liquid 05446376190; Creatinine Jaff¿ Gen.2 05168597190; C-Reactive Protein Gen.3 05172373190; and Urea/BUN 05171873190. Serial Number(s): 0917-10, 1020-04, 1020-05, 1021-03, 1021-04, 1021-07, 1021-08, 1023-06, 1023-09, 1023-10, 1024-03, 1024-04, 1024-05, 1024-09, 1025-02, 1025-05, 1025-07, 1025-09, 1026-01, 1026-02, 1027-09, 1028-01, 1028-07, 1030-09, 1031-05, 1031-09, 1032-09, 1032-10, 1033-04, 1033-05, 1107-06, 1109-02, 1109-03, 1111-07, 1111-08, 1112-02, 1112-04, 1115-06, 1115-07, 1115-08, 1115-10, 1117-04, 1117-07, 1118-02, 1126-02, 1126-03, 1126-04, 1127-01, 1127-02, 1127-06, 1127-07, 1138-03, 1138-04, 1139-04, 1139-05, 1139-06, 1140-02, 1140-03, 1140-04, 1140-05, 1140-10, 1141-08, 1141-09, 1142-02, 1142-03, 1142-04, 1143-01, 1143-02, 1143-03, 1143-04, 1143-05, 1143-06, 1144-05, 1146-04, 1146-05, 1146-06, 1146-07, and 1146-08.

Source

Dataset
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