Recall Z-2403-2012

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. · initiated April 23, 2012

Class II Terminated

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

Product

Amplilink (AL) Software 3.2.3 for use with COBAS AMPLICOR, CAP/CA, COBAS TaqMan,and COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan. The software can be used with a Laboratory Information System.

Codes / lots: 05666678001

Reason for recall

When using a Laboratory Information system (LIS) with automated systems utilizing AMPLILINK software v3.2 series (AL v3.2) there is a potential for wrong results to be assigned to an order.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Roche Molecular Systems Inc. sent "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letters and Faxback forms on 4/23/2012 via UPS to all affected customers. The issue was described and recommended actions were provided. A Product Advisory Notice and an Updated Field Safety Notice were issued as well.

Details

Recall number
Z-2403-2012
Initiated
April 23, 2012
Posted by FDA
September 18, 2012
Terminated
February 12, 2014
Quantity
1292 instruments
Distribution
Nationwide (USA) Distribution
Recalling firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., S Branchburg, NJ

Official FDA recall record