FDA Recall Terminated

Roche PTH (parathyroid hormone test system) for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601, Elecsys 1010, Elecsys 2010 and Modular E 170 analyzers; catalog no. 11972103122.

Recall: Z-0810-2007 · Initiated April 19, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0810-2007
Event Number
37761
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
CEW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 19, 2007
Posted
May 16, 2007
Terminated
June 11, 2008
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46250-0416

Description

Roche PTH (parathyroid hormone test system) for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601, Elecsys 1010, Elecsys 2010 and Modular E 170 analyzers; catalog no. 11972103122.

Reason

Negative bias caused by hemolysis interference at the low end of the reference range could cause erroneous diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism.

Action

The firm issued a letter dated 04/19/07 to all users informing them of the change in the hemoglobin interference claim.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Quantity

14,503