Tina-quant D-Dimer Test System, Fibrinogen/Fibrin Degradation Products Assay, Material Numbers 03001245322 - (cobas c 31

FDA device recall Z-0352-2024 · posted 2023-11-20 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Reason for recall

Elevated results were detected with Li-heparin plasma samples when compared to citrated plasma samples.

Action taken

An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification letter dated 10/3/23 was sent to customers. Actions Required " Roche recommends using citrated plasma for D-Dimer quantification until further notice. " If your laboratory continues to use Li-heparin plasma for D-Dimer quantification, you are required to confirm all results between 0.5 g FEU/mL and 0.675 g FEU/mL with another D-Dimer method or with a citrated plasma sample. " If your laboratory continues to use Li-heparin plasma for D-Dimer quantification and chooses to confirm results with another method, you may request credit for that testing from Roche. Contact your Roche sales representative to request reimbursement. " Please complete all sections of the Recall Response Form (TP-01981) enclosed with this UMDC and fax it to 1-844-491-7776 or email it to roche5037@sedgwick.com. " File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. Credit for Confirmatory Testing If your laboratory continues to use Li-heparin plasma for D-Dimer quantification and chooses to confirm results with another method, you may request credit for that testing from Roche. Contact your Roche sales representative to request reimbursement. Distributor Actions Required " Read the enclosed Customer UMDC TP-01986. " Within 14 days from receipt of this UMDC, distribute a copy of the enclosed Customer UMDC TP-01986 to all customers to whom you have shipped the Tina-quant D-Dimer assays listed above in the last 2 years. " Please complete all sections of the Distributor Recall Response Form (TP-01985) enclosed with this UMDC and fax it to 1-844-491-7776 or email it to roche5037@sedgwick.com. " File this UMDC and the enclosed Customer UMDC for future reference. Questions Please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.

Root cause

Under Investigation by firm

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

GHH

Quantity affected

5,263 kits

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Date initiated

2023-10-03

Date posted

2023-11-20

Location

Indianapolis, IN

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