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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

cobas Liat Analyzer: respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system Catalog Number: 07341920190

Reported: April 21, 2021 Initiated: March 25, 2021 #Z-1414-2021

Product Description

cobas Liat Analyzer: respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system Catalog Number: 07341920190

Reason for Recall

Invalid or false positive results for one or more targets (SARS-CoV-2/Influenza A/Influenza B) using the cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B assay for use under emergency use authorization on the cobas Liat analyzer, showed abnormal PCR growth curves

Details

Units Affected
US: 5,430 units ; OUS 1528 units
Distribution
Nationwide WorldWide
Location
Branchburg, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
cobas Liat Analyzer: respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system Catalog Number: 07341920190. Recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.. Units affected: US: 5,430 units ; OUS 1528 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Invalid or false positive results for one or more targets (SARS-CoV-2/Influenza A/Influenza B) using the cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B assay for use under emergency use authorization on the cobas Liat analyzer, showed abnormal PCR growth curves
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 21, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1414-2021.