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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 17, 2021

9180 Electrolyte Analyzer - Product Usage: intended to be used for the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium and lithium in the whole blood, serum or plasma, urine, dialysate solutions, or QC materials. catalog number 03157334001 . in vitro diagnostic use.

May display Calcium results on the screen with wrong arrow direction which may lead to misinterpretation of results and incorrect medical decision. If the unit for iCa++ is set to…

Recall #
Z-1098-2021
Affected scope
1,214 units
Initiated
January 6, 2021
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Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. recalled 9180 Electrolyte Analyzer - Product Usage: intended to be used for the measurement of sod… - a moderate-severity action.

9180 Electrolyte Analyzer - Product Usage: intended to be used for the measurement of sod… was recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. in February 17, 2021. Reason: May display Calcium results on the screen with wrong arrow direction which may lead to misinterpretation of r…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1098-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-May display Calcium results on the screen with wrong arrow direction which may lead to misinterpretation of r….

Moderate
severity level
1K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 17, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1098-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1098-2021) was formally reported on February 17, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 6, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Indianapolis, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,214 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: May display Calcium results on the screen with wrong arrow direction which may lead to misinterpretation of results and incorrect medical decision. If the unit for iCa++ is set to mg/dL (configured as Service Code MGL) … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,214 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

9180 Electrolyte Analyzer - Product Usage: intended to be used for the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium and lithium in the whole blood, serum or plasma, urine, dialysate solutions, or QC materials. catalog number 03157334001 . in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason for recall

May display Calcium results on the screen with wrong arrow direction which may lead to misinterpretation of results and incorrect medical decision. If the unit for iCa++ is set to mg/dL (configured as Service Code MGL) and a measured iCa++ value is lower than the normal range, an upward arrow is shown on the display instead of a downward arrow. The display is set per default to mmol/L; therefore, the arrow indicating an alarm reflects normal ranges of iCa++ in mmol/L. If mg/dL is chosen, the arrow warnings on screen still reflect the ranges from mmol/L, rather than mg/dL. The numeric result is displayed correctly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1098-2021
Date reported February 17, 2021
Date initiated January 6, 2021
Recalling firm Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Firm location Indianapolis, IN
Affected scope 1,214 units
Distribution US Nationwide distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1,214 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
9180 Electrolyte Analyzer - Product Usage: intended to be used for the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium and lithium in the whole blood, serum or plasma, urine, dialysate solutions, or QC materials. catalog number 03157334001 . in vitro diagnostic use.. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: 1,214 units.
Why was this product recalled?
May display Calcium results on the screen with wrong arrow direction which may lead to misinterpretation of results and incorrect medical decision. If the unit for iCa++ is set to mg/dL (configured as Service Code MGL) and a measured iCa++ value is lower than the normal range, an upward arrow is shown on the display instead of a downward arrow. The display is set per default to mmol/L; therefore, the arrow indicating an alarm reflects normal ranges of iCa++ in mmol/L. If mg/dL is chosen, the arrow warnings on screen still reflect the ranges from mmol/L, rather than mg/dL. The numeric result is displayed correctly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 17, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1098-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1098-2021) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported February 17, 2021. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.