AVL Scientific Corp. brand 9180 SnapPak Type D, BP5206, for use only in the AVL 9180 electrolyte analyzer, Roche part number 03112357182.
FDA Recall Z-0610-05 · Posted 2005-03-11
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Recalling FirmRoche Diagnostics Corp.
Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2004-12-21
Date Terminated2005-06-30
Product Quantity3909 units
Reason for Recall
A defective seam in the two chamber pouch may result in the mixing of reagents, which would either result in an inability to calibrate the analyzer or would bias patient results.
Firm Action
Own name distributor consignees were notified on or about 1/3/05 via letter dated 12/21/04, and were requested to discontinue shipment of the product, notify all of their customers of the recall and to discard product. Roche consignees were notified via letter dated 12/21/04, requested to notify their customers if they had further distributed the product, and instructed to discard all inventory of product.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Russia, San Salvador, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and Uruguay.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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