Recall Z-2216-2016

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. · initiated May 9, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

cobas Liat Analyzer

Codes / lots: US-IVD: M1-E-00383 & M1-E-00434

Reason for recall

Device was released with default pcal/gain settings for photometers instead of the pcal/gain settings that are required for release. The default settings can potentially lead to the generation of erroneous or invalid results.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Customers were notified of the recall via phone and email sent on 5/9/2016. They were instructed to take the following actions: Immediately discontinue use of the affected instruments until they have been reworked by a Roche Field Engineering Specialist. A Roche representative will contact you to schedule this service. Complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-317-521-4815. File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. Please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center 1-800-800-5973 if you have questions.

Details

Recall number
Z-2216-2016
Initiated
May 9, 2016
Terminated
March 24, 2021
Product code
OCC – Respiratory Virus Panel Nucleic Acid Assay System
Quantity
2
Distribution
Distributed in NC and WA.
Recalling firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., S Branchburg, NJ

Official FDA recall record