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Brand Name: cobas c 6000 MODULAR Series System e 601 cobas c 8000 MODULAR Series System - e 602 Roche / Hitachi MODULAR

FDA device recall Z-0378-2018 · posted 2018-01-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
Reason for recall
Roche has confirmed that a possible sample mismatch issue may occur on the MODULAR ANALYTICS E 170 module, cobas e 601 analyzer, or cobas e 602 analyzer due to a software limitation.
Action taken
Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) sent via UPS Ground (receipt required) dated July 6, 2017, and an amended UMDC on August 31 ,2017. All consignees will be notified by Urgent Medical Device Correction sent via UPS Ground (receipt required). Customers/consignees were instructed the following: If the Tip/Cup pick up error alarm is issued then followed by the Abnormal L2-line Movement alarm on your MODULAR ANALYTICS E 170 module, cobas e 601 analyzer, or cobas e 602 analyzer, after which the system goes into Sampling Stop, follow the steps in this UMDC and the appropriate How to Identify Potentially Mismatched Sample Results within the enclosed document. For further questions, please call (317) 521-4343.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
2517
Distribution
USA (nationwide) Distribution
Date initiated
2017-06-29
Date posted
2018-01-16
Date terminated
2020-01-24
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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