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Class 2 Device Recall AMPLILINK Software, version 3.1.0 to 3.2.2 |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
June 02, 2009 |
Date Posted |
August 27, 2009 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 13, 2010 |
Recall Number |
Z-1928-2009 |
Recall Event ID |
52118 |
Product Classification |
Clinical Sample Concentrator - Product Code JJH
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Product |
AMPLILINK Software, version 3.1.0 to 3.2.2 with COBAS AmpliPrep. Catalog number 03563383001, catalog number 04855094001, catalog number 04807197001, catalog number 04862392001, catalog number 05093236001, and catalog number 05201357001.
Automated sample preparation for nucleic acid analysis on either the COBAS TaqMan or COBAS TaqMan 48. COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan is capable of tunning HBV, HCV, and HIV tests. |
Code Information |
Version 3.1.0, Version 3.1.1, Version 3.1.2, Version 3.2.0, Version 3.2.1, and Version 3.2.2. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. 1080 US Highway 202 S Somerville NJ 08876-3733
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For Additional Information Contact |
Vincent Stagnitto 908-253-7569
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Software bug: A unique series of events involving the COBAS AmpliPrep instrument running AMPLILINK software version 3.2.2 that results in specimens being amplified and detected with the wrong parameters. The error can occur on either COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan 48, COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan (docked) or cobas s 201 system (docked) running Amplilink Software versions 3.1 or 3.2 series up to and
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Software design |
Action |
Urgent Medical Device Correction Letters were sent on June 2, 2009 by first class mail. The letter described the issue; impact on results; clinical implications; the workaround; and the actions required, which include following the workaround until a new version of AMPLILINK software is available and filing the letter for future reference. Questions or concerns should be directed to Roche Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-800-526-1247. |
Quantity in Commerce |
282 |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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