FDA recall Z-2944-2018

Roche Diagnostics Corporation · Class II · device

Product

Roche cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x) Model: 07563116001 The cobas p 612 pre-analytical system is a computer controlled fully automatic system for sorting of open and closed barcoded and centrifuged and non-centrifuged sample tubes. The cobas p 612 is intended for use with analyzers that perform tests in the area of clinical chemistry, immuno chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, nucleic acid testing.

Reason for recall

Sample material may potentially come in contact with the pipetting nozzle during operation of cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x) (LCP1) with non-filter tips. The possible presence of biological material on the nozzle may cause contamination resulting in potential false positive results, depending on the sensitivity of the analytical technology.

Distribution

US Distribution to states of: CA, NY,TX, WA, and WI.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-07-16
Report date
2018-09-05
Termination date
2019-05-16
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Indianapolis, IN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2944-2018