FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#175149

Product

Roche Elecsys Anti-CCP Immunoassay Catalog # 05031656160

FDA product code
NHXAntibodies, Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Ccp)
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Immunology
510(k) numbers
K081338
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 376808 Exp 08/31/2019 Lot # 389165 Exp 09/30/2019  Anti-CCP assay: Anti-CCP Elecsys cobas e 100  The affected lots of Anti-CCP have been distributed 02/28/2019 through 07/01/2019.  ***Updated 7/17/20*** Current (in-date) and future lots of both Catalog numbers are impacted.  In-date lots: 443981, exp. 07/31/2020 457164, exp. 09/30/2020

Why it was recalled

Performance issues with certain lots of the Elecsys Anti-CCP assay on the cobas e 411 analyzer; MODULAR ANALYTICS E 170 module; and cobas e 601, 602, and 801 modules with plasma samples.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Customers will be instructed to only use serum samples when testing with one of the affected lots numbers. Re-measure the sample if an implausible result occurs while using plasma samples, and a high Anti-CCP result does not match the patients clinical picture. To follow the work-around provided in the UMDC concerning pre-analytical sample handling for plasma samples. Perform maintenance according to the operator manual (e.g., Liquid Flow Cleaning [LFC]) to ensure proper functioning of the analyzer or module. Customers will be reminded that sample quality can be affected by fibrin clots and how this significantly impacts the Anti-CCP results. Please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC. ***Updated 7/17/20*** An updated letter was sent out to customers on July 13, 2020. After further investigation, Roche has decided to remove human plasma as a sample type from the intended use and remove all claims associated with the plasma sample type. The change is applicable for all current and upcoming lots. Customer actions required: " Use the Elecsys Anti-CCP assay with serum samples only for all current and future Elecsys Anti-CCP lot numbers. " ALL customers, complete the response form included with the letter and return to the firm " If you cannot run serum samples in your laboratory, complete the Product Information section of the response form to obtain reagent credit or contact your Roche sales representative for further options. " If your facility has distributed the affected product to another site, please ensure this UMDC is provided to that site. " File this UMDC for future reference. " Discard Urgent Medical Device Correction TP-00714 if you previously received it.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
AZ CA FL HI IA IL IN KY LA MA MI MO MT NJ NY OK OR PA PR SC TX VA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-16
Posted by FDA
2019-08-23
Terminated
2021-04-30
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #175149. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.