Class 2 Device Recall Elecsys Estradiol Assay

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 07, 2016
• Create Date: March 31, 2016
• Recall Status: Terminated on January 10, 2018
• Recall Number: Z-1276-2016
• Recall Event ID: 73411
• Product Classification: Radioimmunoassay, estradiol - Product Code CHP
• Product: Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 9 mL, R2 9 mL, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/ml; R1 Two biotinylated monoclonal anti-estradiol antibodies (rabbit) 2.5 ng/m and 4.5 ng/mL Mesterolone 130 ng/mL; R2 Estradiol derivative, labeled with ruthenium complex 4.5 ng/mL; Rx only Product Usage: Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of estradiol in human serum and plasma. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA is intended for use on Elecsys and cobas e immunoassay analyzers.
• Code Information: Elecsys Estradiol III: 06656021190; all lot numbers are affected.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.; 9115 Hague Rd; Indianapolis IN 46256-1025
• For Additional Information Contact: Todd Siesky; 317-576-2000 Ext. 249
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not be used when monitoring patient being treated with fulvestrant. Customers should be informed that fulvestrant will increase the apparent concentration of estradiol in women being treated with this drug. If treatment with fulvestrant has been altered or discontinued as a result of falsely elevated e
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 7, 2016 via UPS Ground (receipt required) to the consignee list. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-866-891-1984. For questions contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336.
• Quantity in Commerce: 23,630
• Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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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.