BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 9 mL, R2 9 mL, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/ml; R1 Two biotinylated monoclonal anti-estradiol antibodies (rabbit) 2.5 ng/m and 4.5 ng/mL Mesterolone 130 ng/mL; R2 Estradiol derivative, labeled with ruthenium complex 4.5 ng/mL; Rx only Product Usage: Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of estradiol in human serum and plasma. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA is intended for use on Elecsys and cobas e immunoassay analyzers.

    Recall: Z-1276-2016 · Initiated March 7, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1276-2016
    Event Number
    73411
    Firm
    Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1823260
    Product Code
    CHP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    March 7, 2016
    Terminated
    January 10, 2018
    Address
    9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

    Description

    Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 9 mL, R2 9 mL, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/ml; R1 Two biotinylated monoclonal anti-estradiol antibodies (rabbit) 2.5 ng/m and 4.5 ng/mL Mesterolone 130 ng/mL; R2 Estradiol derivative, labeled with ruthenium complex 4.5 ng/mL; Rx only Product Usage: Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of estradiol in human serum and plasma. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA is intended for use on Elecsys and cobas e immunoassay analyzers.

    Reason

    Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not be used when monitoring patient being treated with fulvestrant. Customers should be informed that fulvestrant will increase the apparent concentration of estradiol in women being treated with this drug. If treatment with fulvestrant has been altered or discontinued as a result of falsely elevated e

    Action

    Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 7, 2016 via UPS Ground (receipt required) to the consignee list. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-866-891-1984. For questions contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336.

    Distribution

    US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.

    Quantity

    23,630