FDA Recall Terminated

Roche ISE Internal Standard Gen.2 for use on Roche cobas c systems, Roche Diagnostics, Inc., Indpls., IN; Catalog no. 04522320190. Product is an in vitro diagnostic.

Recall: Z-0542-2009 · Initiated September 15, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0542-2009
Event Number
49382
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
JIX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
September 15, 2008
Posted
January 6, 2009
Terminated
December 1, 2009
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

Roche ISE Internal Standard Gen.2 for use on Roche cobas c systems, Roche Diagnostics, Inc., Indpls., IN; Catalog no. 04522320190. Product is an in vitro diagnostic.

Reason

Test results, low: Sodium, potassium and chloride results on the cobas 6000 ISE unit may exhibit a downward drift in controls and patient samples within the recommended calibration interval of 24 hours. For further information, please contact Roche Diagnostics Corporation by telephone at 800-428-2336.

Action

Consignees were notified by letter dated 9/15/08, which provided a work-around for them to use until the problem can be permanently resolved. The letter was entitled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION." For further information, please contact Roche Diagnostics Corporation by telephone at 800-428-2336.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

7909