FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#34738

Product

Roche/Hitachi AST (ASAT/GOT) Reagent Kit for use on the Roche/Hitachi MODULAR ANALYTICS P Module; Catalog number 1928511 (11928511216).

FDA product code
CITNadh Oxidation/Nad Reduction, Ast/Sgot
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
Affected lot / code info
All lots expiring on or before 7/05.

Why it was recalled

Rotation of the instrument reagent compartment can cause a bubble to form in the neck of the reagent bottle causing premature liquid level detection and short sampling of the reagent, resulting in falsely low or zero patient results.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Consignees were mailed recall notices dated 8/20/04 and were instructed to either reduce the initial reagent bottle volume prior to use, or to request replacement product.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-08-20
Posted by FDA
2004-09-02
Terminated
2004-11-05
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #34738. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.