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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

cobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory settings.

Reported: October 26, 2022 Initiated: September 8, 2022 #Z-0097-2023

Product Description

cobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory settings.

Reason for Recall

Reported false positive and invalid results on the affected devices due to anomalous baselines. This may lead to erroneous or delayed diagnoses.

Details

Units Affected
179 OUS
Distribution
International distribution in the countries of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, UAE.
Location
Branchburg, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
cobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory settings.. Recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 179 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Reported false positive and invalid results on the affected devices due to anomalous baselines. This may lead to erroneous or delayed diagnoses.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 26, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0097-2023.