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Z-0542-2009

Roche ISE Internal Standard Gen.2 for use on Roche cobas c systems, Roche Diagnostics, Inc., Indpls., IN...

Roche Diagnostics GmbH / initiated 2008-09-15 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Roche Diagnostics Corp. began a recall of Roche ISE Internal Standard Gen.2 for use on Roche cobas c systems, Roche Diagnostics, Inc., Indpls., IN; Catalog no. 04522320190. Product is an in vitro... on . The reason FDA records is "Test results, low: Sodium, potassium and chloride results on the cobas 6000 ISE unit may exhibit a downward drift in controls and patient samples within the recommended calibration interval of 24 hours. For further...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0542-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
Product
Roche ISE Internal Standard Gen.2 for use on Roche cobas c systems, Roche Diagnostics, Inc., Indpls., IN; Catalog no. 04522320190. Product is an in vitro diagnostic.
Product code
JIX Calibrator, Multi-Analyte Mixture
Reason for recall
Test results, low: Sodium, potassium and chloride results on the cobas 6000 ISE unit may exhibit a downward drift in controls and patient samples within the recommended calibration interval of 24 hours. For further information, please contact Roche Diagnostics Corporation by telephone at 800-428-2336.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Package design/selection
Action
Consignees were notified by letter dated 9/15/08, which provided a work-around for them to use until the problem can be permanently resolved. The letter was entitled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION." For further information, please contact Roche Diagnostics Corporation by telephone at 800-428-2336.
Quantity in commerce
7909
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: 60258801, 60258601, 60145701, 60145601, 69921901, 69921801, 69786201, 69922001, 69786101, 69676101, 69509701, 69431901, 69357601, 69342001, 69246501, 68966601 and 68871601.