Recall Z-1107-2007

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. · initiated May 21, 2007

Terminated

Product

Amplilink Software Versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.41 COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS Amplicor HCV Test, version 2.0

Codes / lots: Catalog number 03576710190, working substrate SB3-SB

Reason for recall

For select COBAS AMPLICOR Tests run on the COBAS AMPLICOR Analyzer in conjunction with AMPLILINK software, a discrepancy has been identified between the onboard working reagent stability information reported by AMPLILINK Software (versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 and 2.41) and the stability information provided in the test kit package inserts/method manual.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Urgent Medical Device Correction letters were mailed on 5/21/07 by first class mail. Letters describe the discrepancy between software reagent expiration dates and package insert expiration dates.

Details

Recall number
Z-1107-2007
Initiated
May 21, 2007
Posted by FDA
August 2, 2007
Terminated
February 18, 2010
Product code
MZP – Assay, Hybridization And/Or Nucleic Acid Amplification For Detection Of Hepatitis C Rna,Hepatitis C Virus
Quantity
5,806 total
Distribution
Nationwide to hospitals and laboratories.
Recalling firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Somerville, NJ

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1106-2007 Amplilink Software versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.41. COBAS Amplicor CTA & NGA TestsFor select COBAS AMPLICOR Tests run on the COBAS AMPLICOR Analyzer in conjunction with AMPLILINK software, a… 05/21/2007Terminated