FDA Recall Terminated

Amplilink (AL) Software 3.2.3 for use with COBAS AMPLICOR, CAP/CA, COBAS TaqMan,and COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan. The software can be used with a Laboratory Information System.

Recall: Z-2403-2012 · Initiated April 23, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2403-2012
Event Number
62738
Firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
2243471
Product Code
OYT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 23, 2012
Posted
September 18, 2012
Terminated
February 12, 2014
Address
1080 Us Highway 202 S, Branchburg, NJ, 08876-3733

Description

Amplilink (AL) Software 3.2.3 for use with COBAS AMPLICOR, CAP/CA, COBAS TaqMan,and COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan. The software can be used with a Laboratory Information System.

Reason

When using a Laboratory Information system (LIS) with automated systems utilizing AMPLILINK software v3.2 series (AL v3.2) there is a potential for wrong results to be assigned to an order.

Action

Roche Molecular Systems Inc. sent "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letters and Faxback forms on 4/23/2012 via UPS to all affected customers. The issue was described and recommended actions were provided. A Product Advisory Notice and an Updated Field Safety Notice were issued as well.

Distribution

Nationwide (USA) Distribution

Quantity

1292 instruments