Z-1068-2009

Roche/Hitachi Modular Analytics System, clinical chemistry analyzer, Modular P Module, Roche Diagnostics...

Name: Z-1068-2009 Roche/Hitachi Modular Analytics System, clinical chemistry analyzer, Modular P Module, Roche Diagnostics...
Creator: Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Published: 2008-11-12
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Roche Diagnostics GmbH / initiated 2008-11-12 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

Roche Diagnostics Corp. began a recall of Roche/Hitachi Modular Analytics System, clinical chemistry analyzer, Modular P Module, Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indpls., IN; GMMI No. 03284549001. Is a fully... on 2008-11-12. The reason FDA records is "If a masked module is unmasked during the reagent registration process, the calibration parameters may be assigned to the wrong reagents, resulting in the reporting of incorrect control and sample results". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1068-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-11-12
Posted: 2009-04-10
Terminated: 2009-09-22
Recalling firm: Roche Diagnostics GmbH
Product: Roche/Hitachi Modular Analytics System, clinical chemistry analyzer, Modular P Module, Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indpls., IN; GMMI No. 03284549001. Is a fully automatic, computerized chemistry analyzer intended for in vitro quantitative and qualitative determinations of a wide range analytes. The instrument is capable of performing potentiometric and photometric assays.
Product code: JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: If a masked module is unmasked during the reagent registration process, the calibration parameters may be assigned to the wrong reagents, resulting in the reporting of incorrect control and sample results.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Software change control
Action: Consignees were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/12/08 and instructed to only execute "module unmasking" when the unit is in "standby" mode and to consult with their physicians at the facility to determine the clinical implications and whether any clinical intervention is needed for patients treated based upon results obtained with this software. Questions should be directed to Roche Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-800-428-2336.
Quantity in commerce: 22 systems in all
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution -- including states of California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Product codes and lots: All units with software version 08-03.

Product code JJE

K953239Class IBoehringer Mannheim/hitachi 917 AnalyzerBoehringer Mannheim Corp. / cleared 1995-09-25

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)