—#74907

Product

Roche COBAS c 111 Analyzer with ISE module option, GMMI No. 04777433001; Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN. Is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically. The analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.

FDA product code: JJE — Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K071211
Affected lot / code info: Serial numbers: 50654, 50694, 50541, 50634, 50251, 50506, 50453, 50688, 50244, 50475, 50597, 50656, 50598, 50635, 50632, 50586, 50320, 50246, 50693, 50692, 50562, 50547, 50624, 50690, 50687, 50680, 50560, 50247, 50538, 50633, 50201, 50612, 50576, 50689, 50681, 50424, 50651, 50661, 50452, 50450, 50290, 50630, 50319, 50250, 50549, 50682, 50683, 50685, 50660, 50545, 50463, 50655, 50539, 50653, 50249, 50563, 50561, 50686, 50649, 50470, 50657, 50448, 50644, 50595, 50575, and 50679.

Why it was recalled

Due to a manufacturing error at the supplier, not all cobas c 111 pinch valve caps are properly glued to the correct position on the pinch valve shaft. Without the glue, the cap can become loose or misaligned. The effect of these faulty valves is that they may not open or close properly which can disturb the fluid transportation within the ISE module resulting in problems with ISE calibration, con

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/17/08 and instructed Roche will contact them to make an appointment to inspect their analyzers. A work around was provided, for interim use, in the letter. Customers were instructed to complete and fax back the "ISE Controls Request - Purchased from a Distributor." A no charge replacement product will be shipped to customers.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2008-11-17
Posted by FDA: 2009-03-24
Terminated: 2009-12-08
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #74907. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.