FDA Recall Terminated

The COBAS 8000 data manager modular analyzer series (all versions) is a is a fully automated, random-access, software- controlled system for immunoassay and photometric analysis intended for qualitative and quantitative in-vitro determinations using a wide variety of tests.

Recall: Z-0489-2013 · Initiated July 16, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0489-2013
Event Number
63312
Firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
2243471
Product Code
NSX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
July 16, 2012
Posted
December 7, 2012
Terminated
July 22, 2015
Address
1080 Us Highway 202 S, Branchburg, NJ, 08876-3733

Description

The COBAS 8000 data manager modular analyzer series (all versions) is a is a fully automated, random-access, software- controlled system for immunoassay and photometric analysis intended for qualitative and quantitative in-vitro determinations using a wide variety of tests.

Reason

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. has become aware of a device-associated diagnostic software issue.

Action

Roche sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" (UMDC) notification letter dated July 16, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. has disabled this software on affected Roche platforms and discontinued the distribution of the affected software. Contact Roche Diagnostic Technical Support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at phone number : 1-800-428-2336 if you have questions regarding this notification. For questions regarding this recall call 908-253-7569.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

77 units