FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Bulk Loader Module for cobas p 512/612 Pre-analytical sample handling that includes de-capping, aliquoting and sorting of samples for analysis. In vitro diagnostic machine component.

Recall: Z-0297-2016 · Reported November 25, 2015

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0297-2016
Event ID
72427
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
November 25, 2015
Initiation Date
September 22, 2015
Classification Date
November 18, 2015
Termination Date
February 3, 2016
Address
9115 Hague Rd, N/A, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025, United States

Description

Bulk Loader Module for cobas p 512/612 Pre-analytical sample handling that includes de-capping, aliquoting and sorting of samples for analysis. In vitro diagnostic machine component.

Reason

Possible for sample tubes in the loader to be opened and contaminate the system as well as adjacent samples during processing.

Code Info

During transport from the Bulk Loader Module (BLM), catalog number 07135645001, to the cobas p 512/p 612 pre-analytical instruments, sample tubes may inadvertently open and spill, causing contamination of the system.

Distribution

Distributed to TX only.

Quantity

1