FDA Recall Terminated

Roche Cobas c 111 Analyzer The Roche Cobas c 111 analyzer is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein and electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically; the analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.

Recall: Z-0311-2012 · Initiated October 18, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0311-2012
Event Number
60146
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
JJE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
October 18, 2011
Posted
November 30, 2011
Terminated
February 21, 2013
Address
9115 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

Roche Cobas c 111 Analyzer The Roche Cobas c 111 analyzer is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein and electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically; the analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.

Reason

Internal investigations have revealed a potential printer malfunction on the Cobas c 111 analyzer, where one or more numbers or characters can be missing on the hard copy result printout, or the printer may skip leaving blanks which may result in an incorrect print layout. The missing number of characters can be in any position, therefore it could be in the middle of a result, (e.g. 48.53 mmol in

Action

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc sent a Urgent Medical Device Correction dated October 18, 2011, via UPS Ground (receipt required) to all affected customers and one distribution center, with instructions to disable the Auto Print Result feature until new software is available. All printed results will need to be confirmed against the results indicated on the display screen. Questions are to be directed to Roche Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-800 428-2336,

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including West Virginia and Texas.

Quantity

135