Z-1111-2014Class II

cobas PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR media 100T IVD cobas PCR...

Name: Z-1111-2014 cobas PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR media 100T IVD cobas PCR...
Creator: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Published: 2014-01-06
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Roche Molecular Systems Inc / initiated 2014-01-06 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. began a recall of cobas PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR media 100T IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT JPN-IVD Roche Molecular... on 2014-01-06. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Numerous complaints have been filed that leaking cobas PCR media 4.3 mL IVD have been received from different lots of the cobas PCR Urine kits, cobas PCR Female Swab kits, and cobas PCR media kits". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1111-2014
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2014-01-06
Posted: 2014-02-26
Terminated: 2014-08-07
Recalling firm: Roche Molecular Systems Inc
Product: cobas PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas PCR media 100T IVD cobas PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT JPN-IVD Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46250-0457 The cobas PCR media serves as a nucleic acid stabilizing transport and storage medium for gynecological specimens and is contained in the cobas PCR Female Swab Kit, cobas PCR Urine kit, and cobas PCR media 100 T kit. -The cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit is used to collect and transport urine specimens. Use this collection kit only with the cobas CT/NG Test. - The cobas PCR Female Swab Sample Kit is used to collect and transport endocervical and vaginal swab specimens. Use this collection kit only with the cobas CT/NG Test NOTE: This collection kit should not be used for collection of female urine specimens. o For endocervical swab specimens, collections are to be performed by a clinician. o For vaginal swab specimens, collections are to be performed by a clinician or by the patient (self-collection) -In US labeling, it indicates Self collection in a clinical setting. - In ex-US labeling, it indicates Clinician Instructed Self- Collection and Ensure the patient has read and understood the following self-collection instructions before providing a collection kit. - In some countries (e.g., UK), the sample collection kit is provided as self-collection for home / personal use, which may not be used in a controlled clinical setting and it is unknown if any instructions are provided. - The cobas PCR media kit is used to stabilize and transport urine specimens. Use this kit only with the cobas CT/NG Test.
Product code: OOI Real Time Nucleic Acid Amplification System
Reason for recall: Numerous complaints have been filed that leaking cobas PCR media 4.3 mL IVD have been received from different lots of the cobas PCR Urine kits, cobas PCR Female Swab kits, and cobas PCR media kits.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Roche Molecular Diagnostics Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter/Fax-back form dated January 6, 2014. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to follow the test-skpecific Instruction For Use for handling of cobas PCR media 4.3 ml IVD. The use of protective equipment should be worn as indicated in the labeling. Inspection each tube and/or blister packet for evidence of leakage prior to use. If leakage of the cobas PCR media 4.3 mL IVD is observed, do not use the tubes. Discard the affected tubes per local guidelines and contact Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-526-1247. Complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-855-695-8564. File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-526-1247. For questions regarding this recall call 908-253-7200.
Quantity in commerce: 84 kit batches
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots: K110923 cobas PCR Female Swab Sample Kit 05170516190 Lot S01487 and earlier cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit 05170486190 Lot S01885 and earlier (except lot number S01884) IVD: 48 kit batches US: 31 kit batches JPN-IVD:6 kit batches

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1111-2014
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1111-2014	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2014-03-05	2014-02-26

Product code OOI

K110923Class ICobas 4800 CT / Ng TestRoche Molecular Systems, Inc. / cleared 2012-01-24

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