FDA recall record

Roche Diagnostics cobas e 801 immunoassay analyzer recall — FDA Z-1249-2019

The firm has confirmed complaints regarding signal drops on the cobas e 801 module after a ProCell II M bottle changeover, which may lead to incorrect…

Class IIclassification
Z-1249-2019official record ID
May 8, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1249-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRoche Diagnostics Corporation
Report dateMay 8, 2019
Recall initiation dateMar 15, 2019
Quantity149
LocationIndianapolis, IN, United States

Official product description

cobas e 801 immunoassay analyzer

Why the product was recalled

The firm has confirmed complaints regarding signal drops on the cobas e 801 module after a ProCell II M bottle changeover, which may lead to incorrect medical decisions with respect to diagnostics and patient treatment.

Distribution information

Distributed to accounts in AL AZ CA CT FL HI IA IL IN KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO NC NH NJ NY OH OR PA PR SC TN TX VA WA WI

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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