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Roche Diagnostics Operations A calculator/data processing module for clinical use is an recall — FDA Z-0883-2021

A software error results in the unintentional removal of the serum-indices flag that would otherwise prevent the release of results. The Cobas Inifinity…

Class IIclassification
Z-0883-2021official record ID
Jan 27, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0883-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRoche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Report dateJan 27, 2021
Recall initiation dateDec 17, 2020
Quantity76 licenses
LocationIndianapolis, IN, United States

Official product description

A calculator/data processing module for clinical use is an electronic device intended to store, retrieve, and process laboratory data Catalog Number: 07154003001

Why the product was recalled

A software error results in the unintentional removal of the serum-indices flag that would otherwise prevent the release of results. The Cobas Inifinity has an auto-verification feature to hold results for manual review when they meet specific criteria. The serum indices flag is used for serum indices tests that are performed to assess the quality of the sample (e.g. hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia). Normally, when the Cobas Infinity receives a result for a test that is serum indices-sensitive, it flags the result and the software then waits for the results of the serum indices tests before validating or rejecting the test result. Roche has discovered a software error that under specific conditions causes the flag to be incorrectly removed. This allows for the possibility that a sample of poor quality may return an unreliable/incorrect test result that is mistakenly reported to the health care provider and/or patient without the proper disclaimer that the result is based on a sample of poor quality.

Distribution information

US Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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