[Recalled] Cobas c8000 Modular Analyzer Series Cobas c502, Part Number 5964067001, a clinical chemistry analyzer intended for the in vitro quantitative / qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids. — The Initial Cassette Volume
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Recall details
| Product | Cobas c8000 Modular Analyzer Series Cobas c502, Part Number 5964067001, a clinical chemistry analyzer intended for the in vitro quantitative / qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids. |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1449-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 13 March 2014 |
| EAN / barcode | 5964067001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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