FDA Recall Terminated

cobas b 123 Fluid Pack COOX REF 05170036001 400 Product Usage: The cobas b 123 POC system is a fully automated POC system for whole blood in vitro measurement of pH, blood gases (B3G), electrolytes NAT, K+, iCaWt (ISE), hematocrit (THct), metabolites (GLu, Lac) total hemoglobin (tHb), hemoglobin derivatives (O2Hb, HHb, COHb, MetHb), and oxygen saturation (SO2). The cobas b 123 POC system calculates derived parameters. Depending on the equipment configuration of the instrument, the Sensor Cartridge and the Fluid Pack used, the following parameters are measured in human whole blood and QC materials.

Recall: Z-2447-2015 · Initiated July 14, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2447-2015
Event Number
71786
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
CHL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 14, 2015
Posted
August 21, 2015
Terminated
January 19, 2016
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

cobas b 123 Fluid Pack COOX REF 05170036001 400 Product Usage: The cobas b 123 POC system is a fully automated POC system for whole blood in vitro measurement of pH, blood gases (B3G), electrolytes NAT, K+, iCaWt (ISE), hematocrit (THct), metabolites (GLu, Lac) total hemoglobin (tHb), hemoglobin derivatives (O2Hb, HHb, COHb, MetHb), and oxygen saturation (SO2). The cobas b 123 POC system calculates derived parameters. Depending on the equipment configuration of the instrument, the Sensor Cartridge and the Fluid Pack used, the following parameters are measured in human whole blood and QC materials.

Reason

Low PO2 results. QC failures of the PO2 parameter, affecting primarily Levels 1 and 2, caused by a calibration issue with the PO2 parameter. This issue may not be detected since QC results can be below mean values, but still within 2 standard deviations (SD) limits. Potential for erroneously low PO2 results in patient samples, especially in blood samples with PO2 values below 50 mmHg

Action

Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated July 14, 2015 and the Fax Back form via UPS ground to the customers list. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees are instructed to discontinue use of affected Fluid Packs and discard them per local guidlines; and complete and return the enclosed faxback form and fax it to 1-888-943-5171 to receive replacement product for Fluid Packs from the affected lot. For questions contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-526-2272.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of LA, SC, CA, TX, NE, VA and WV including: Puerto Rico.

Quantity

82 Fluid Packs