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Z-0810-2007

Roche PTH (parathyroid hormone test system) for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601...

Roche Diagnostics GmbH / initiated 2007-04-19 / Terminated

Roche Diagnostics Corp. began a recall of Roche PTH (parathyroid hormone test system) for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601, Elecsys 1010, Elecsys 2010 and Modular E 170 analyzers... on . The reason FDA records is "Negative bias caused by hemolysis interference at the low end of the reference range could cause erroneous diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0810-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
Product
Roche PTH (parathyroid hormone test system) for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601, Elecsys 1010, Elecsys 2010 and Modular E 170 analyzers; catalog no. 11972103122.
Product code
CEW Radioimmunoassay, Parathyroid Hormone
Reason for recall
Negative bias caused by hemolysis interference at the low end of the reference range could cause erroneous diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The firm issued a letter dated 04/19/07 to all users informing them of the change in the hemoglobin interference claim.
Quantity in commerce
14,503
Distribution
Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
Lots 17723501, exp. 1/31/08; 17723502, exp. 1/31/08; 17642601, exp. 11/30/07; 17642602, exp. 11/30/07; 17450901, exp. 5/31/07; 17450902, exp. 5/31/07 and 17450903, exp. 5/31/07.