Retiro De Equipo (Recall) de Device Recall Cobas c8000 Modular Analyzer Series Cobasc502

Recall

67762

Class 2

Z-1449-2014

2014-03-13

2014-04-10

Terminated

United States

USFDA

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=126243

The initial cassette volume check (icvc) is not activated on the cobas c 502 module of the cobas 8000 modular analyzer series when manually filled cobas c packs are loaded. this issue occurs with tests that use cobas c pack multi or empty pre-labeled cobas c packs. the icvc feature allows the reagent probe to dive into the reagent cassette and confirm the reagent level in the bottles. this ensures.

March 17, 2014 all consignees will be notified by Urgent Medical Device Correction sent via UPS Ground (receipt required). The notice identified the issue, root cause, affected assays with clinical significance. Consignees were instructed to follow the steps listed in the Urgent Medical Device Correction to correctly activate the ICVC and verify the correction. If your system is not connected to the Internet through the cobas link, and you do not have the option to run the affected reagents on an alternate system (i.e., cobas c 311 or cobas c 501 analyzer), please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336 to have an update scheduled via a Roche Field Representative. If your system is connected to the Internet through the cobas link, follow the steps below: " Remove all reagent cobas c packs on board your cobas c 502 module for the assays listed on pages 1-2. " Dispose of these reagent cobas c packs according to your local waste management ordinances. " Load new cobas c packs for the affected assays, and visually verify the ICVC is performed. " Complete the attached fax form (5326-00-0314) and fax it to 1-888-276-6166. " Please consult with the physician or pathologist at your facility to determine specific clinical implications for your patients. " File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference.