Z-1120-04

COBAS TaqMan 48 Analyzers

Name: Z-1120-04 COBAS TaqMan 48 Analyzers
Creator: Roche Molecular Systems Inc
Published: 2004-05-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Roche Molecular Systems Inc / initiated 2004-05-24 / Terminated

FDA source

Roche Molecular Systems Inc began a recall of COBAS TaqMan 48 Analyzers on 2004-05-24. The reason FDA records is "Improper seating of a fiber optic cable which may cause pixel cross-talk leading to falsely elevated test results or cases of misalignment to sample-to-result mismatch". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1120-04
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2004-05-24
Posted: 2004-07-27
Terminated: 2006-03-08
Recalling firm: Roche Molecular Systems Inc
Product: COBAS TaqMan 48 Analyzers.
Product code: JJF Analyzer, Chemistry, Micro, For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: Improper seating of a fiber optic cable which may cause pixel cross-talk leading to falsely elevated test results or cases of misalignment to sample-to-result mismatch.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: An Urgent Product Recall letter was sent to all customers with a COBAS TaqMan 96 and 48 analyzer on 5/24/2004 by overnight delivery with delivery confirmation. On May 25, 2004, All Roche Field Service Engineers were instructed to inspect the analyzers to confirm that the cables were properly seated.
Quantity in commerce: 75
Distribution: Units are sold to hospitals, clinics, and clinical laboratories thoughout the US. There are 10 VA hospitals. There is one government agency, NIH, Bethesda, MD.
Product codes and lots: COBAS TaqMan 48 Analyzer Serial Numbers: 1184; 1077; 1084; 1131; 1135; 1139; 1141; 1143; 1144; 1180; 1185; 1236; 1284; 1453; 1454; 391174; 391171; 1343; 1186; 1052; 1241; 1340; 1045; 1240; 1367; 1402; 1342; 1237; 1244; 1401; 1112; 1175; 1058; 1142; 1039; 1439; 1245; 1111; 1341; 1348; 1057; 1179; 1397; 1246; 1299; 1366; 1339; 1177; 1347; 1113; 1137; 1238; 1242; 1346; 1368; 1298; 1440; 1132; 1147; 1114; 1182; 1398; 1145; 1089; 1183; 1140; 1047; 1133; 1138; 1247; 1396; 1369; 1118; 1181; 1243.

Product code JJF

K012966Class IRoche Cobas Taqman AnalyzerRoche Molecular Systems, Inc. / cleared 2002-02-01

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