Roche Elecsys Anti-CCP Immunoassay Catalog # 07251670190

Performance issues with certain lots of the Elecsys Anti-CCP assay on the cobas e 411 analyzer; MODULAR ANALYTICS E 170 module; and cobas e 601, 602, and 801 modules with plasma samples.

Customers will be instructed to only use serum samples when testing with one of the affected lots numbers. Re-measure the sample if an implausible result occurs while using plasma samples, and a high Anti-CCP result does not match the patients clinical picture. To follow the work-around provided in the UMDC concerning pre-analytical sample handling for plasma samples. Perform maintenance according to the operator manual (e.g., Liquid Flow Cleaning [LFC]) to ensure proper functioning of the analyzer or module. Customers will be reminded that sample quality can be affected by fibrin clots and how this significantly impacts the Anti-CCP results. Please 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. ***Updated 7/17/20*** An updated letter was sent out to customers on July 13, 2020. After further investigation, Roche has decided to remove human plasma as a sample type from the intended use and remove all claims associated with the plasma sample type. The change is applicable for all current and upcoming lots. Customer actions required: " Use the Elecsys Anti-CCP assay with serum samples only for all current and future Elecsys Anti-CCP lot numbers. " ALL customers, complete the response form included with the letter and return to the firm " If you cannot run serum samples in your laboratory, complete the Product Information section of the response form to obtain reagent credit or contact your Roche sales representative for further options. " If your facility has distributed the affected product to another site, please ensure this UMDC is provided to that site. " File this UMDC for future reference. " Discard Urgent Medical Device Correction TP-00714 if you previously received it.