FDA Recall Terminated

Roche/Hitachi cobas ONLINE TDM Gentamicin for Roche analyzer models 911, 912, 917 and Modular P; Catalog no. 03800504190. The product is used for in vitro diagnostic reagent for the quantitative determination of gentamicin in human serum or plasma on automated clinical chemistry analyzers.

Recall: Z-0970-2010 · Initiated October 7, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0970-2010
Event Number
53546
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
LCD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 7, 2009
Posted
March 8, 2010
Terminated
December 10, 2010
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

Roche/Hitachi cobas ONLINE TDM Gentamicin for Roche analyzer models 911, 912, 917 and Modular P; Catalog no. 03800504190. The product is used for in vitro diagnostic reagent for the quantitative determination of gentamicin in human serum or plasma on automated clinical chemistry analyzers.

Reason

A high recovery of the assay may be generated, which would lead to an underdosage of gentamicin being administered to the patient.

Action

Consignees were notified by recall letter dated October 7, 2009. The letter described the affected products, issue and instructed consignees to immediately discontinue use of the products. Please contact Roche Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-800-428-2336 if you have questions about the information contained in the recall letter.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

13,187 of all products.