FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#176020

Product

AssayTip/AssayCup Tray-used on the cobas e 801 module which is a part of the cobas c 8000 MODULAR Analyzer Series (IVD for in vitro determination of analytes in human body fluids) Catalog Number: 5694302001

FDA product code
JLWRadioimmunoassay, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K162606
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 18636170 18665170 18667170 18668170 18215274 18245274 18250274 18251274 18252274 18253274 18265274 18271274 19209274

Why it was recalled

AssayTips part of the AssayTip/AssayCup Tray Tips used on the cobas e 801 module- may have an Abnormal Internal Structure and lead to Incorrect patient results

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process change control

Action the firm took

Roche Diagnostics issued Urgent Medical Notification letter to Distributor (TP-00744) and end users( TP-00741) on 8/13/19. Letter identifies problem, health risk and Actions required per the UMDC: " Check to see if you have any of the affected lot number(s) of AssayTips/AssayCup Trays on your cobas e 801 module or in your laboratory stock. (See pictures for lot number locations on packaging.). " Stop using the affected lot number(s) of AssayTips/AssayCup Trays immediately. " Discard the affected lot number(s) of AssayTips/AssayCup Trays according to your local waste management guidelines. To receive replacement product, fill out the attached fax form and fax or email it according to the instructions on the form. 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

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-08-13
Terminated
2022-06-30
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #176020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.