Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 12, 2015
The affected S2 fluid packs may generate a transponder error when the fluid pack is loaded on to the cobas b 221 system. The error prevents the fluid from being recognized by the …
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. recalled S2 Fluid Pack on the Cobas b 221 system- Catalog Number 03260925184 Blood Gas and Elec… - a moderate-severity action.
S2 Fluid Pack on the Cobas b 221 system- Catalog Number 03260925184 Blood Gas and Elec… was recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. in August 12, 2015. Reason: The affected S2 fluid packs may generate a transponder error when the fluid pack is loaded on to the cobas b …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2330-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The affected S2 fluid packs may generate a transponder error when the fluid pack is loaded on to the cobas b ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2330-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2330-2015) was formally reported on August 12, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 24, 2015. 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 19 affected devices of lot 21450781 were distributed in the US..
The documented reason for this recall is: The affected S2 fluid packs may generate a transponder error when the fluid pack is loaded on to the cobas b 221 system. The error prevents the fluid from being recognized by the system and the instrument cannot start m… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution: CT, TX, LA, ND, MI, NJ, OH, OK, PR, SC, and KY.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
19 affected devices of lot 21450781 were distributed in the US.
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
S2 Fluid Pack on the Cobas b 221 system- Catalog Number 03260925184 Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer; The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is a fully automated critical care analyzer intended to be used for the measurement of pH, PCO2, PO2, sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, chloride, hematocrit, glucose, lactate, urea/BUN, bilirubin, total hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, and methemoglobin in samples of whole blood, serum, plasma, and aqueous solutions as appropriate.
The affected S2 fluid packs may generate a transponder error when the fluid pack is loaded on to the cobas b 221 system. The error prevents the fluid from being recognized by the system and the instrument cannot start measurements until the affected S2 Fluid Pack is replaced.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2330-2015 |
| Date reported | August 12, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 24, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. |
| Firm location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Affected scope | 19 affected devices of lot 21450781 were distributed in the US. |
| Distribution | US Distribution: CT, TX, LA, ND, MI, NJ, OH, OK, PR, SC, and KY. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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