—#121816

Product

COBAS INTEGRA 800 Analyzer with software 9864.C2 Cobas. COBAS Part Numbers 28122474001, 28122474692, 04559126001, 04589459970 corresponding to the Analyzer with or without closed tube sampling accessory A fully automated system for clinical chemistry analysis intended for the in vitro quantitative/qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.

FDA product code: JJE — Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K951595
Affected lot / code info: software version 9864.C2

Why it was recalled

Roche COBAS INTEGRA 800 system, Software Version 9864.C2 does not perform necessary ISE Service Actions. Whenever the ISE rack is removed, the ISE counters in the software are reset to zero and the corresponding Service Actions are not conducted automatically by the system. Additionally, certain maintenance activities that have to be performed manually by the operator are not requested on the sof

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software Design Change

Action the firm took

Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated September 16, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Roche Diagnostics recommends tracking all ISE counters and manually requesting the corresponding Service Actions listed in the notification be monitored until updated software becomes available during Q4 2013. If the affected product was moved to another site, the notification is to be forwarded. consignees were asked to complete the attached faxback form and fax it to 1-877-266-0997 and file the Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. Question should be directed to Roche Support Network Customer Support Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336 For questions regarding thisr ecall call 317-576-3911.

Recalling firm

Firm: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Address: 9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256-1025

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-09-16
Posted by FDA: 2013-11-05
Terminated: 2015-05-12
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #121816. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.