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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument. Integrates fully automated total nucleic acid isolation directly from secondary sample tubes.

Reported: May 29, 2013 Initiated: April 1, 2013 #Z-1346-2013

Product Description

cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument. Integrates fully automated total nucleic acid isolation directly from secondary sample tubes.

Reason for Recall

In rare instances, channel shifted results have been generated with cobas¿ 4800 assays run on v1.1.1 of the cobas¿ 4800 system. Raw data review indicates that, in these cases, all signals are shifted by one channel: channel 1 results report as channel 2, channel 2 results report as channel 3, channel 3 results report as channel 4, and channel 4 results report as channel 1. In the reported

Details

Units Affected
425 instruments
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Branchburg, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument. Integrates fully automated total nucleic acid isolation directly from secondary sample tubes.. Recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 425 instruments.
Why was this product recalled?
In rare instances, channel shifted results have been generated with cobas¿ 4800 assays run on v1.1.1 of the cobas¿ 4800 system. Raw data review indicates that, in these cases, all signals are shifted by one channel: channel 1 results report as channel 2, channel 2 results report as channel 3, channel 3 results report as channel 4, and channel 4 results report as channel 1. In the reported
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 29, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1346-2013.