cobas p 612 pre-analytical system; Pre-analytical sample handling that includes de-capping, Aliquotting and sorting of s

FDA device recall Z-1090-2017 · posted 2017-01-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Action taken

On 12/27/2016, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notifications were sent to the affected Consignees via courier fax or email. The recall notifications included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. The cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x) software is being revised to correct the aspiration process. We anticipate this new version (2.0.4) to be available during Quarter 1 2017. For now, discontinue using disposable non-filter tips for Aliquotting on your cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x). You will be contacted by a Roche Field Engineering Specialist (FES) about modifying your system to allow for the use of disposable filter tips. Filter tips will be provided at the time of service. Actions Required " Immediately discontinue using disposable non-filter tips for Aliquotting on your cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x). " Complete the enclosed faxback form and fax it to number 1-877-906-8982 or email it to Indianapolis.cd_tsc@roche.com. " Provide copies of this UMDC to other clinicians who may need to be aware of this software issue. " If your facility has distributed the affected product to another site, please ensure this UMDC is provided to that site. " File this UMDC for future reference. Please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.

Root cause

Software design

Status

Terminated

Product code

JQP

Quantity affected

5

Distribution

TX and WA

Date initiated

2016-12-27

Date posted

2017-01-24

Date terminated

2017-08-04

Location

Indianapolis, IN