FDA recall record

Roche Diagnostics Cobas 8100 uni-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version recall — FDA Z-1764-2017

Roche Diagnostics Corp. initiated a voluntary correction because a rack crash may occur on the Cobas 8100 bi-directional reformatter (BRF) and…

Class IIclassification
Z-1764-2017official record ID
Apr 19, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1764-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRoche Diagnostics Corporation
Report dateApr 19, 2017
Recall initiation dateMar 1, 2017
Quantity45
LocationIndianapolis, IN, United States

Official product description

Cobas 8100 uni-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version 02-xx

Why the product was recalled

Roche Diagnostics Corp. initiated a voluntary correction because a rack crash may occur on the Cobas 8100 bi-directional reformatter (BRF) and uni-directional reformatter (BRF) modules with software version 02-xx, only when rack buffering is activated and the rack buffer is completely full. This issue can lead to sample spillage, posing a potential risk to operators / laboratory staff due to exposure to potentially infectious material, cross-contamination of samples in the affected racks and erroneous results due to sample carry-over.

Distribution information

Domestic: MA, IN, AL, OH, MO, NE, LA, CA, IA, NJ, AR, PA, SC, IL, TX, and MI. Foreign: None

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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