PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Cholesterol Gen.2. The cassette COBAS Integra Cholesterol Gen.2 (CHOL2) contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS Integra 800 and 400 plus systems, cobas c111, and cobas c systems for the quantitative determination of total cholesterol in serum and plasma.

Reported: July 8, 2015 Initiated: May 7, 2015 #Z-1921-2015

Product Description

Cholesterol Gen.2. The cassette COBAS Integra Cholesterol Gen.2 (CHOL2) contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS Integra 800 and 400 plus systems, cobas c111, and cobas c systems for the quantitative determination of total cholesterol in serum and plasma.

Reason for Recall

Possible drug interference when using the Trinder reaction method on multiple Cobas Analyzers. Results of Trinder tests may be falsely decreased when the tests are run with urine samples (Creatinine plus and Uric Acid applications only) or blood samples collected before sufficient time has lapsed after the administration of the drugs Acetaminophen and N-acetylcysteine.

Details

Units Affected
6,255 analytical units distributed
Distribution
US (nationwide) including PR.
Location
Indianapolis, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Cholesterol Gen.2. The cassette COBAS Integra Cholesterol Gen.2 (CHOL2) contains an in vitro diagnostic reagent system intended for use on COBAS Integra 800 and 400 plus systems, cobas c111, and cobas c systems for the quantitative determination of total cholesterol in serum and plasma.. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: 6,255 analytical units distributed.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Possible drug interference when using the Trinder reaction method on multiple Cobas Analyzers. Results of Trinder tests may be falsely decreased when the tests are run with urine samples (Creatinine plus and Uric Acid applications only) or blood samples collected before sufficient time has lapsed after the administration of the drugs Acetaminophen and N-acetylcysteine.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 8, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1921-2015.

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