RecallDepth

Roche COBAS 6000 Clinical Chemistry analyzer; Catalog Number: 04745914001, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 4, 2008).

Company
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Recall Initiated
December 4, 2007
Posted
March 4, 2008
Terminated
August 4, 2008
Recall Number
Z-0576-2008
Quantity
1
Firm Location
Indianapolis, IN
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Incorrect results: CRP assays may be calculated using incorrect calibration parameters which could result in falsely high or falsely low patient results being reported.

Distribution

USA Distribution in the state of Nebraska.

Lot / Code Info

All cce and cc system configurations with core unit software version 02-03.

Root Cause

Software design

Action Taken

Roche Diagnostics contacted the consignee by phone on 12/4/07 and by follow-up letter dated 12/4/07. The user was instructed to discontinue use of two CRP assays on this analyzer. The letter described a workaround and that a new revision of software, due out first quarter 2008, will fix this.

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