Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 6, 2022
Roche has identified a small number of cobas Liat analyzer units that have consistently high noise levels (background signal) originating from the amber detector (used for Influen…
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. recalled cobas LiatSystem, respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system, Material Number 0734… - a moderate-severity action.
cobas LiatSystem, respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system, Material Number 0734… was recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. in April 6, 2022. Reason: Roche has identified a small number of cobas Liat analyzer units that have consistently high noise levels (ba…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0828-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Roche has identified a small number of cobas Liat analyzer units that have consistently high noise levels (ba….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0828-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0828-2022) was formally reported on April 6, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 16, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Branchburg, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 14 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Roche has identified a small number of cobas Liat analyzer units that have consistently high noise levels (background signal) originating from the amber detector (used for Influenza B detection). This noise increases th… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, and TX. The countries of Cyprus, Spain, and Hong Kong.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
14 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
cobas LiatSystem, respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system, Material Number 07341920190
Roche has identified a small number of cobas Liat analyzer units that have consistently high noise levels (background signal) originating from the amber detector (used for Influenza B detection). This noise increases the probability of false positive Influenza B results.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0828-2022 |
| Date reported | April 6, 2022 |
| Date initiated | November 16, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Branchburg, NJ |
| Affected scope | 14 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, and TX. The countries of Cyprus, Spain, and Hong Kong. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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