Z-1276-2016 Class II Terminated

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

FDA device recall Z-1276-2016 was initiated by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. on Mar 7, 2016 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not be used when monitoring patient being treated with fulvestrant. Customers should be informed that… The recall status is terminated (terminated Jan 10, 2018). Affected quantity: 23,630.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Apr 6, 2016
Initiation Date
Mar 7, 2016
Termination Date
Jan 10, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
23,630

Product Description

Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 9 mL, R2 9 mL, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/ml; R1 Two biotinylated monoclonal anti-estradiol antibodies (rabbit) 2.5 ng/m and 4.5 ng/mL Mesterolone 130 ng/mL; R2 Estradiol derivative, labeled with ruthenium complex 4.5 ng/mL; Rx only Product Usage: Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of estradiol in human serum and plasma. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA is intended for use on Elecsys and cobas e immunoassay analyzers.

Reason for Recall

Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not be used when monitoring patient being treated with fulvestrant. Customers should be informed that fulvestrant will increase the apparent concentration of estradiol in women being treated with this drug. If treatment with fulvestrant has been altered or discontinued as a result of falsely elevated e

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.

Code Information

Elecsys Estradiol III: 06656021190; all lot numbers are affected.

Source

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