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Hand-Held Scanner USB IT3800 For sample identification and tracking when used with various systems

FDA device recall Z-1578-2016 · posted 2016-04-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
The hand-held barcode scanner model IT3800 used with the COBAS AmpliPrep instrument mis-identified a sample barcode ID.
Action taken
Roche Molecular Systems sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) notification letter dated March 3, 2016, to their affected customers. Customers were instructed to provide the UMDC to other affected parties who may need to be aware of this issue. Customers were asked to complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-866-737-5396. Customers with questions should contact Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-526-1247. For questions regarding this recall call 908-253-7200.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJH
Quantity affected
6,939 pieces
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2016-03-03
Date posted
2016-04-27
Date terminated
2017-05-25
Location
S Branchburg, NJ

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