FDA Recall Terminated

Roche Cortisol reagent for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601, Elecsys 1010, Elecsys 2010 and Modular E 170 analyzers; Catalog no. 11875116122. in vitro diagnostic.

Recall: Z-0977-2007 · Initiated May 15, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0977-2007
Event Number
37764
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
NHG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 15, 2007
Posted
June 28, 2007
Terminated
June 11, 2008
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46250-0416

Description

Roche Cortisol reagent for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601, Elecsys 1010, Elecsys 2010 and Modular E 170 analyzers; Catalog no. 11875116122. in vitro diagnostic.

Reason

The test is not as sensitive, or as precise between runs, as claimed in the labeling. Low concentrations are observed only in saliva samples.

Action

The firm notified consignees via letter dated 5/15/07 and notifed them of the changes to functional sensitivity and between-run precision claims.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Quantity

6051