FDA Recall Terminated

Cyclosporine Sample Pretreatment Reagent, COBAS INTEGRA, IVD, Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Assembled for and Distributed by: Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Indianapolis, IN. For the quantitative determination of Cyclosporine in whole blood, using automated clinical analyzers as an aid in management of therapy in kidney, liver, and heart transplants

Recall: Z-1998-2011 · Initiated August 13, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1998-2011
Event Number
56636
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
MKW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
August 13, 2010
Posted
April 15, 2011
Terminated
May 4, 2011
Address
9115 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

Cyclosporine Sample Pretreatment Reagent, COBAS INTEGRA, IVD, Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Assembled for and Distributed by: Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Indianapolis, IN. For the quantitative determination of Cyclosporine in whole blood, using automated clinical analyzers as an aid in management of therapy in kidney, liver, and heart transplants

Reason

The cyclosporine sample pretreatment reagent lot was assigned an incorrect expiration date.

Action

Roche Diagnostics Corporation sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter dated 8/13/2011, by UPS ( signature required ) to the consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to discontinue use of affected product upon receipt of replacement product. Consignees were instructed to dispose of the product at their facilities. Therefore, no product returns are anticipated. Questions concerning this recall please call (317) 521-3911.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- including, IN, NJ, NY, TX, CA, PA, OH, and FL.

Quantity

22 kits