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Roche/Hitachi AST (ASAT/GOT) Reagent Kit for use on the Roche/Hitachi MODULAR ANALYTICS P Module; Catalog number 1928511

FDA device recall Z-1435-04 · posted 2004-09-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Reason for recall
Rotation of the instrument reagent compartment can cause a bubble to form in the neck of the reagent bottle causing premature liquid level detection and short sampling of the reagent, resulting in falsely low or zero patient results.
Action taken
Consignees were mailed recall notices dated 8/20/04 and were instructed to either reduce the initial reagent bottle volume prior to use, or to request replacement product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CIT
Quantity affected
757non-expired kits.
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2004-08-20
Date posted
2004-09-02
Date terminated
2004-11-05
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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