Roche Diagnostics Operations Elecsys Troponin I and Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassays: Recall
MedSun: Newsletter #72, May 2012

FDA MedWatch Safety Alert

With certain types of plasma samples, doctors may receive a falsely low result (up to a maximum of 50% lower than the actual concentration of Troponin I). These incorrect results may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death. The affected lot numbers are 163176 and 163177.

Additional Information:

FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Roche Diagnostics Operations Elecsys Troponin I and Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassays: Recall. April 24, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm301483.htm