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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

COBAS AmpliPrep Instrument (CAP) with AMPLILINK (AL) Software v.3.3.5 Automated sample processing instrument used with CAP/CA and CAP/CTM. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. 1080 US Highway 202 South Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA Made in Switzerland

Reported: January 2, 2013 Initiated: October 11, 2012 #Z-0614-2013

Product Description

COBAS AmpliPrep Instrument (CAP) with AMPLILINK (AL) Software v.3.3.5 Automated sample processing instrument used with CAP/CA and CAP/CTM. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. 1080 US Highway 202 South Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA Made in Switzerland

Reason for Recall

Certain COBAS AmpliPrep instruments using AMPILINK software v.3.3.4 had the sample clot detection flagging feature disabled during quality control release resulting in samples that may not be flagged as having clots.

Details

Units Affected
7 units
Distribution
Distributed in the states of GA, CA, NC, and MN.
Location
Branchburg, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
COBAS AmpliPrep Instrument (CAP) with AMPLILINK (AL) Software v.3.3.5 Automated sample processing instrument used with CAP/CA and CAP/CTM. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. 1080 US Highway 202 South Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA Made in Switzerland. Recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 7 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain COBAS AmpliPrep instruments using AMPILINK software v.3.3.4 had the sample clot detection flagging feature disabled during quality control release resulting in samples that may not be flagged as having clots.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 2, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0614-2013.