FDA recall record

Roche Diagnostics Operations HDL-Cholesterol gen.3 recall — FDA Z-1924-2015

Possible drug interference when using the Trinder reaction method on multiple Cobas Analyzers. Results of Trinder tests may be falsely decreased when the…

Class IIclassification
Z-1924-2015official record ID
Jul 8, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1924-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRoche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Report dateJul 8, 2015
Recall initiation dateMay 7, 2015
Quantity6255 analytical units
LocationIndianapolis, IN, United States

Official product description

HDL-Cholesterol gen.3. For the quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) in serum and plasma.

Why the product was recalled

Possible drug interference when using the Trinder reaction method on multiple Cobas Analyzers. Results of Trinder tests may be falsely decreased when the tests are run with urine samples (Creatinine plus and Uric Acid applications only) or blood samples collected before sufficient time has lapsed after the administration of the drugs Acetaminophen and N-acetylcysteine.

Distribution information

US (nationwide) including PR.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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