FDA Recall Terminated

Roche ULTIMATE 5 HBA1C test kit for use with MIRA analyzers; catalog number 20755656322.

Recall: Z-0651-05 · Initiated February 15, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0651-05
Event Number
31056
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
LCP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
February 15, 2005
Posted
March 23, 2005
Terminated
May 17, 2005
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

Roche ULTIMATE 5 HBA1C test kit for use with MIRA analyzers; catalog number 20755656322.

Reason

The product is not uniform across the cassettes of some lots, which will result in an inconsistent bias of patient results.

Action

Recall letters dated 2/15/05 were sent to each user instructing customers to run controls before the use of each cassette or kit in a lot, instead of once per lot as previously instructed, and to notify the physician at the facility.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Quantity

1800 kits.