| | Class 2 Recall
Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series |  |
| Date Posted |
December 04, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0473-2013 |
| Product |
Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, Model/Catalog/Part Number: 05641489001. The Cobas 8000 is a fully automated system for clinical chemistry analysis. |
| Code Information |
Catalog numbers affected: Alkaline Phosphatase acc. to IFCC Gen.2 05166888190; Alanine Aminotransferase acc. to IFCC without pyridoxal phosphate (P5P) activation 05850797190; Bicarbonate Liquid 05446376190; Creatinine Jaff¿ Gen.2 05168597190; C-Reactive Protein Gen.3 05172373190;
and Urea/BUN 05171873190.
Serial Number(s): 0917-10, 1020-04, 1020-05, 1021-03, 1021-04, 1021-07, 1021-08, 1023-06, 1023-09, 1023-10, 1024-03, 1024-04, 1024-05, 1024-09, 1025-02, 1025-05, 1025-07, 1025-09, 1026-01, 1026-02, 1027-09, 1028-01, 1028-07, 1030-09, 1031-05, 1031-09, 1032-09, 1032-10, 1033-04, 1033-05, 1107-06, 1109-02, 1109-03, 1111-07, 1111-08, 1112-02, 1112-04, 1115-06, 1115-07, 1115-08, 1115-10, 1117-04, 1117-07, 1118-02, 1126-02, 1126-03, 1126-04, 1127-01, 1127-02, 1127-06, 1127-07, 1138-03, 1138-04, 1139-04, 1139-05, 1139-06, 1140-02, 1140-03, 1140-04, 1140-05, 1140-10, 1141-08, 1141-09, 1142-02, 1142-03, 1142-04, 1143-01, 1143-02, 1143-03, 1143-04, 1143-05, 1143-06, 1144-05, 1146-04, 1146-05, 1146-06, 1146-07, and 1146-08.
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Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer |
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
9115 Hague Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256-1025 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Todd Siesky
317-521-3911
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Reason for
Recall |
On cobas c 701 and cobas c 702 modules of the Cobas 8000 series analyzer, a mismatch between the reagent probe positioning and the aspirated reagent volumes under certain conditions can lead to insufficient reagent pipetting. This may affect patient sample and controls recovery for the following tests: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP2), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Bicarbonate (CO2-L), Creatinine (C
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| Action |
On 11/01/2012 an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification was sent via UPS Ground (receipt required) to consignees. The device issue was described and recommended actions were provided. A Roche Field Application Specialist will install the new e-barcode during a scheduled visit. Customers also will have an option to install the new e-barcodes themselves, following the instructions provided in the notification. A Software update will be released when available. Customers may contact Technical Support at 1-800-428-2336 for more information. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
78 analyzers |
| Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WA, and WI. |
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