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Roche Elecsys Folate II for use on Elecsys 210 Analyzers; Catalog No. 3253678 (Roche Material No. 03253678122.

FDA device recall Z-1550-06 · posted 2006-09-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Reason for recall
Gel-like particle formation; may result in a clot settling in the analyzer measuring cell, which will create a low signal and may cause incorrectly high or low QC and/or patient results depending on the assay method.
Action taken
Consignees were informed via letter dated 9/15/06 to perform Folate assays in batch mode and to run controls and liquid flow cleaning upon completion of each batch run. Distributors were requested to notify their customers.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CGN
Quantity affected
5688 units
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2006-09-15
Date posted
2006-09-29
Date terminated
2008-04-30
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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