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Terminated

Factor V Leiden Kit Light Cycler Instrument; Manufactured in Germany for Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA; Distributed by Roche Diagnostics Indianapolis, IN 46266 USA; 03610179001. For use with Light Cycler 2.0 instrument; The Factor V Leiden Kit allows the detection and genotyping of a single point mutation (G to A at position 1691) of the human Factor V gene, referred to as Factor V Leiden mutation, from DNA isolated from human whole peripheral blood. The test is performed on the LightCycler 2.0 Instrument utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of Factor V DNA recovered from clinical specimens and fluorogenic target-specific hybridization for the detection and genotyping of the amplified Factor V DNA. The Factor V Leiden test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection and genotyping of the Factor V Leiden mutation as an aid to diagnosis in the evaluation of patients with suspected thrombophilia. The test is intended to be used on the LightCycler 2.0 Instrument using the LightCycler Software 4.05 or 4.1. The specimen preparation must be performed according to the workflow procedures described in the package insert.

FDA Recall Z-2566-2011 · Posted 2011-06-14

Recalling FirmRoche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNPQ
Date Initiated2011-03-31
Date Terminated2012-08-13
Product Quantity17,026 units

Reason for Recall

Roche Molecular Systems has decided to discontinue marketing the Factor II (Prothrombin) G20210A Kit and the Factor V Leiden Kit for use with the Light Cycler 2.0 Instrument in the US Market

Firm Action

Roche sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated March 31, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to discontinue use of the affected product by August 31, 2011. Complete the attached faxback form ( 4293-00-0311 ) and fax it to 1-888-345-5359. For questions or technical support, please contact Roche Molecular at 1-800-526-1247,

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution

Official Source

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

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