FDA recall record

Roche Diagnostics Operations S2 Fluid Pack on the Cobas b 221 system- Catalog Number recall — FDA Z-2330-2015

The affected S2 fluid packs may generate a transponder error when the fluid pack is loaded on to the cobas b 221 system. The error prevents the fluid from…

Class IIclassification
Z-2330-2015official record ID
Aug 12, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2330-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRoche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Report dateAug 12, 2015
Recall initiation dateJun 24, 2015
Quantity19 affected devices of lot 21450781 were distributed in the US.
LocationIndianapolis, IN, United States

Official product description

S2 Fluid Pack on the Cobas b 221 system- Catalog Number 03260925184 Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer; The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is a fully automated critical care analyzer intended to be used for the measurement of pH, PCO2, PO2, sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, chloride, hematocrit, glucose, lactate, urea/BUN, bilirubin, total hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, and methemoglobin in samples of whole blood, serum, plasma, and aqueous solutions as appropriate.

Why the product was recalled

The affected S2 fluid packs may generate a transponder error when the fluid pack is loaded on to the cobas b 221 system. The error prevents the fluid from being recognized by the system and the instrument cannot start measurements until the affected S2 Fluid Pack is replaced.

Distribution information

US Distribution: CT, TX, LA, ND, MI, NJ, OH, OK, PR, SC, and KY.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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