FDA recall record

Roche Diagnostics cobas 6000 Modular Series system recall — FDA Z-0909-2018

A warning is being added to the cobas 6000 MODULAR Series System - c501 and the cobas 8000 MODULAR Analyzer Series - c502 Operator Manuals to prevent…

Class IIclassification
Z-0909-2018official record ID
Mar 14, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0909-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRoche Diagnostics Corporation
Report dateMar 14, 2018
Recall initiation dateJul 18, 2017
Quantity3433
LocationIndianapolis, IN, United States

Official product description

cobas 6000 Modular Series system; Part Numbers: 1. 04745914001 cobas c 501 module; 2. 05036453001 cobas 6000 UL c 501 + Core Fix configuration; 3. 05036453692 - cobas 6000 UL + CORE CU; and 4. 05860636001 cobas 6000 c 501 (UL) V

Why the product was recalled

A warning is being added to the cobas 6000 MODULAR Series System - c501 and the cobas 8000 MODULAR Analyzer Series - c502 Operator Manuals to prevent operator injury during maintenance.

Distribution information

Distributed in all 50 states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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