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Z-2223-2017Class II

Cobas connection module (CCM) - OUTPUT UNIT The module CCM enables a unidirectional connection of the...

Roche Diagnostics GmbH / initiated 2017-05-09 / Terminated / root cause: design

Roche Diagnostics Corporation began a recall of Cobas connection module (CCM) - OUTPUT UNIT The module CCM enables a unidirectional connection of the pre-analytical systems cobas p 612/ p 512 to analysis... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "a gap between the conveyor belt and the rack tray table (plastic part) may cause vibration of the 5 position racks during the transport. This issue can pose a potential risk to involved operators and can also lead to...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2223-2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
Product
Cobas connection module (CCM) - OUTPUT UNIT The module CCM enables a unidirectional connection of the pre-analytical systems cobas p 612/ p 512 to analysis instruments from Roche Diagnostics, Hitachi or Sysmex by means of the Aloka transportation system
Product code
JQP Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use
Reason for recall
a gap between the conveyor belt and the rack tray table (plastic part) may cause vibration of the 5 position racks during the transport. This issue can pose a potential risk to involved operators and can also lead to potential cross contamination of samples in the affected racks.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 9, 2017, to all affected consignees via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Consignees were asked to complete the attached form and fax it to 877-906-8982 or email to [email protected]. Consignees with questions were instructed to contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336.
Quantity in commerce
3
Distribution
US distribution to WA only.
Product codes and lots
Serial Number 204C5690 204H0157 204H0158

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2223-2017
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2223-2017Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated