cobas PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR media 100T IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit

FDA device recall Z-1111-2014 · posted 2014-02-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Reason for recall

Numerous complaints have been filed that leaking cobas PCR media 4.3 mL IVD have been received from different lots of the cobas PCR Urine kits, cobas PCR Female Swab kits, and cobas PCR media kits.

Action taken

Roche Molecular Diagnostics Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter/Fax-back form dated January 6, 2014. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to follow the test-skpecific Instruction For Use for handling of cobas PCR media 4.3 ml IVD. The use of protective equipment should be worn as indicated in the labeling. Inspection each tube and/or blister packet for evidence of leakage prior to use. If leakage of the cobas PCR media 4.3 mL IVD is observed, do not use the tubes. Discard the affected tubes per local guidelines and contact Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-526-1247. Complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-855-695-8564. File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-526-1247. For questions regarding this recall call 908-253-7200.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

OOI

Quantity affected

84 kit batches

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Date initiated

2014-01-06

Date posted

2014-02-26

Date terminated

2014-08-07

Location

S Branchburg, NJ

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