Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 27, 2016
During internal studies using contrived plasma specimens, several mutations (L8568R, Exon 19 deletion, T790M) inconsistently generated "No Mutation Detected" (ie False Negative ) …
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. recalled cobas EGFR Mutation Test V2 Materials number CE-IVD: EGFR v2: 07248563190 cfDNA: 0724… - a moderate-severity action.
cobas EGFR Mutation Test V2 Materials number CE-IVD: EGFR v2: 07248563190 cfDNA: 0724… was recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. in July 27, 2016. Reason: During internal studies using contrived plasma specimens, several mutations (L8568R, Exon 19 deletion, T790M)…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2254-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During internal studies using contrived plasma specimens, several mutations (L8568R, Exon 19 deletion, T790M)….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2254-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2254-2016) was formally reported on July 27, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 5, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Branchburg, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 735 devices EGFR; 509 devices cfDNA.
The documented reason for this recall is: During internal studies using contrived plasma specimens, several mutations (L8568R, Exon 19 deletion, T790M) inconsistently generated "No Mutation Detected" (ie False Negative ) result with the cobas EGFR mutation Text… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Foriegn Distribution Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary , Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switz…. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
735 devices EGFR; 509 devices cfDNA
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
cobas EGFR Mutation Test V2 Materials number CE-IVD: EGFR v2: 07248563190 cfDNA: 07247737190 Device Identifier: EGFR v2.0: 00875197005448 cfDNA: 00875197005424 Product Usage: A real time PCR Test for the qualitative detection and identifications of mutations n exons 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene in DNA derived from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPET) tumor tissue or plasma from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. The test also is intended to be used as an aid in selecting patients with NSCLC for therapy with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI).
During internal studies using contrived plasma specimens, several mutations (L8568R, Exon 19 deletion, T790M) inconsistently generated "No Mutation Detected" (ie False Negative ) result with the cobas EGFR mutation Text V2.0 when utilizing the cobas cfDNA Sample Preparation kit.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2254-2016 |
| Date reported | July 27, 2016 |
| Date initiated | April 5, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Branchburg, NJ |
| Affected scope | 735 devices EGFR; 509 devices cfDNA |
| Distribution | Foriegn Distribution Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary , Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Unit… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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