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Roche Diagnostics LightCycler Capillaries (100uL) for use in conjunction with the LightCycler analyzers; Catalog #: 0333

FDA device recall Z-0459-2008 · posted 2007-12-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Reason for recall
False Negative Results: Air bubbles in the lens or the area surrounding the lens of the LightCycler 100 uL capillaries may cause false negative results. The affected capillaries showed up to a 40% reduction in signal
Action taken
Consignees were notified by Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 8/30/07, to discontinue use of the 100uL capillaries, plus all of those received at installation, and to disposed of them per local guidelines.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJF
Quantity affected
119 boxes of 96 capillaries each
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2007-08-30
Date posted
2007-12-12
Date terminated
2008-09-08
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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RecordFirmDate
LIGHTCYCLER INSTRUMENT VERSION 1.2 (K033734)Roche Diagnostics Corp.2003-12-17