Z-1233-2016 Class II Terminated

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

FDA device recall Z-1233-2016 was initiated by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. on Feb 23, 2016 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Due to a false triggering or detection of the lifting gripper READY signal, sample tubes are not correctly placed back in the Rack Tube Transport (RTT) after the decapping process. Therefore, open… The recall status is terminated (terminated Jan 11, 2018). Affected quantity: 35 Units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Mar 30, 2016
Initiation Date
Feb 23, 2016
Termination Date
Jan 11, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
35 Units

Product Description

cobas p 512 pre-analytical system Pre-analytical sample handling that includes de-capping, aliquoting and sorting of samples for analysis.

Reason for Recall

Due to a false triggering or detection of the lifting gripper READY signal, sample tubes are not correctly placed back in the Rack Tube Transport (RTT) after the decapping process. Therefore, open sample tubes can be dropped in the cobas p 512, spilling the sample material.

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of :TX, OH, TN, AZ, WA, MI and GA

Code Information

Part numbers:05083435001 and 06268854001

Source

Dataset
openFDA device recall enforcement reports
FDA record
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Enforcement Report
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openFDA file date
Oct 23, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Oct 26, 2026

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