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cobas 8000 analyzer series Operators Manual Roche cobas Filter label: Filter (N) Mat. No 03149773001, Contents 1, 768-320 Filter (N) Product Usage: Fully automated immunoassay analyzer intended for the in-vitro quantitative/qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.

FDA Recall Z-1792-2014 · Posted 2014-06-14

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJJE
Date Initiated2014-05-21
Date Terminated2015-06-04
Product Quantity149

Reason for Recall

Under certain conditions loose ProCell/CleanCell aspiration tube filters may cause: consecutive discrepant results; sipper alarm; foam on reservoirs and system reagent alarms.

Firm Action

Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) letter dated May 20, 2014 via UPS Grount (receipt required) to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to: 1. Follow the instructions in the Precautions Regarding Handling the Aspiration Tube Filter section in this UMDC; 2. Discontinue performing ProCell/Clean Cell aspiration tube filter check as this maintenance item will be performed by your Roche FSR as a part of service maintenance; 3. If you have distributed the products listed within this UMDC to other sites or facilities, please provide them with a copy of the UMDC; and 4. Complete the faxback form enclosed with this UMDC and fax it to 1-888-410-6620. For questions contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.

Root Cause

Labeling design

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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