Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0784-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Roche Diagnostics Corporation |
| Report date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Quantity | 70,639 units |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN, United States |
Official product description
Anti-HAV IgM test System, Material No. 11820591160 Product Usage: The Roche Elecsys Anti-HAV IgM immunoassay is used for the in vitro qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to hepatitis A virus (anti-HAV IgM) in human serum and plasma (potassium EDTA, lithium or sodium heparin, sodium citrate). The assay is intended for use as an aid in the laboratory diagnosis of an acute or recently acquired hepatitis A virus infection. Assay results, in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information, may be used to provide presumptive evidence of infection with hepatitis A virus in persons with signs and symptoms of hepatitis and in persons at risk for hepatitis A infection. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA is intended for use on Elecsys and cobas e immunoassay analyzers.
Why the product was recalled
Potential for erroneous result messages for the Anti-HAV IgM assay when run on the cobas e 602 module. Discrepant result reporting may result.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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