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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Cobas b 221 (versions 5 and 6) Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer

Reported: February 11, 2015 Initiated: December 18, 2014 #Z-1041-2015

Product Description

Cobas b 221 (versions 5 and 6) Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer

Reason for Recall

Chemical component of the F3 Fluid pack and environmental bacterial contamination causes a positive bias up to 39% at 4.1 mmol/l for the glucose measurement and 30% at 4.12 mmol/l for lactate. Urea readings are unaffected.

Details

Units Affected
103
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Indianapolis, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cobas b 221 (versions 5 and 6) Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: 103.
Why was this product recalled?
Chemical component of the F3 Fluid pack and environmental bacterial contamination causes a positive bias up to 39% at 4.1 mmol/l for the glucose measurement and 30% at 4.12 mmol/l for lactate. Urea readings are unaffected.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 11, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1041-2015.