MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC. - BRANCHBURG COBAS® LIAT® SARS-COV-2 & INFLUENZA A/B; COVID-19 MULTI-ANALYTE RESPIRATORY PANEL NUCLEIC ACID DEVICES

Catalog Number 09211101190

Device Problem False Positive Result (1227)

Patient Problems Anxiety (2328); Unspecified Respiratory Problem (4464); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/06/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Roche received complaints alleging invalid and/or false positive results with the cobas® sars-cov-2 & influenza a/b test for use on the cobas® liat® system for one or more targets (sars-cov-2, influenza a, influenza b).When reviewing the customer-provided data associated with the reported invalid and false positive results, abnormal pcr curves were observed.Per the on-going investigation, several potential causes for the abnormal pcr growth curves leading to invalids and false positives have been identified.These include tube leaks, abnormal pcr steps, and loose thermal sensor wiring.Overall across the installed base, these issues from product use may occur sporadically.For invalid or false positive influenza results, adverse health consequences are not likely.For invalid sars-cov-2, adverse health consequences are not likely since detectability is high and testing can be performed on alternative platforms.For erroneous positive sars-cov-2 results, there is the possibility of adverse health consequences in high risk individuals.As stated in the instructions for use, clinical correlation with patient history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient infection status.A cobas liat software update to better identify the thermal sensor errors and a new cobas® sars-cov-2 & influenza a/b script to better detect abnormal pcr curves have been launched.The implementation of both the software and the updated script have shown a reduction in the calculated false positive rate.Consignees have been notified.(b)(4).

Event Description

In light of the covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent emergency use authorizations (euas) for sars-cov-2 diagnostic tests, the agency has requested heightened reporting beyond the reasonably suggests requirements of 803 to include allegations of false positive or false negative results independent of harm or malfunction or off-label use.Pursuant to the agency¿s instruction, we hereby submit this mdr.During review of customer-provided data from the united kingdom it was noticed that on december 06, 2021 run #6128 generated a sars-cov-2 positive result for a patient¿s sample tested and analyzed on the cobas® liat® system (s/n (b)(4)).There was no information provided on repeat testing of the patient¿s sample.Although requested information regarding harm and results being reported were not provided, no harm or injury was indicated.Patient sample was collected using throat and nasopharyngeal swab in sigma virocult® media mw951t (1 ml).This is not a recommended practice for sample collection.As per the method sheet, collect specimen using a sterile flocked swab with a synthetic tip according to applicable manufacturer instructions and/or standard collection technique using 3 ml of viral transport media or sterile 0.9% physiological saline.

• Brand Name: COBAS® LIAT® SARS-COV-2 & INFLUENZA A/B
• Type of Device: COVID-19 MULTI-ANALYTE RESPIRATORY PANEL NUCLEIC ACID DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC. - BRANCHBURG; 1080 us highway 202 south; branchburg NJ 08876
• Manufacturer (Section G): ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC. - BRANCHBURG; 1080 us highway 202 south; na; branchburg NJ 08876
• Manufacturer Contact: stacie-ann creighton ; 1080 us hwy 202 s; na; branchburg, NJ 08876 ; 9082537112
• MDR Report Key: 13085465
• MDR Text Key: 290068518
• Report Number: 2243471-2021-03916
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: EUA201779
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Notification
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/24/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 09211101190
• Device Lot Number: 10816Y
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Removal/Correction Number: 2243471-03-17-2021-001-C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1