Roche Diagnostics Corporation Recalls

cobas 6000 Modular Series system; Part Numbers: 1. 04745914001 cobas c 501 module; 2. 05036453001 cobas 6000 UL c 501 + Core Fix configuration; 3. 05036453692 - cobas 6000 UL + CORE CU; and 4. 05860636001 cobas 6000 c 501 (UL) V

A warning is being added to the cobas 6000 MODULAR Series System - c501 and the cobas 8000 MODULAR Analyzer Series - c502 Operator Manuals to prevent operator injury during maintenance.

Actions Taken by Roche Diagnostics: A warning will be added to the cobas 6000 analyzer series Operators Manual and the cobas 8000 modular analyzer series Operators Manual. Actions to be Taken by the Operator: Operators are advised not to overtighten the thumb screws when replacing the USM Cover 3 after maintenance. When removing the screws for maintenance, avoid touching the edge of the USM Cover 3. Enclosure: Fax back form 7727-00-0717 Actions Required: " Do not overtighten the thumb screws when replacing the USM Cover 3 after maintenance. When removing the screws for maintenance, avoid touching the edge of the USM Cover 3. " Complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-888-276-5901. " File or post this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) in an appropriate location within your laboratory, for future reference.

Cobas 8100 bi-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version 02-xx

"Roche Diagnostics Corp. initiated a voluntary correction because a rack crash may occur on the Cobas 8100 bi-directional reformatter (BRF) and uni-directional reformatter (URF) modules with software version 02-xx, only when rack buffering is activated and the rack buffer is completely full. This issue can lead to sample spillage, posing a potential risk to operators / laboratory staff due to exposure to potentially infectious material, cross-contamination of samples in the affected racks and erroneous results due to sample carry-over."

Roche initiated a recall on 03/01/2017, notices were issued via UPS to customers and instructed customers to do the following: Roche is developing software version 03-01 to resolve this issue, and a Roche Representative will be contacting you in the near future to schedule an update. Until this software update is available, the rack buffering option for the BRF and URF modules must be disabled. If you are an authorized cobas 8100 automated workflow series operator, follow the steps outlined below to disable rack buffering. If your facility does not have an authorized cobas 8100 automated workflow series operator, please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336 for further steps. If you have a major spill, set the affected module to offline and contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336. " If you are an authorized cobas 8100 automated workflow series operator, follow the steps outlined in this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) to disable rack buffering. " If your facility does not have an authorized cobas 8100 automated workflow series operator, please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336 for further steps. " Complete the attached faxback form and fax it to 1-888-345-0024. " File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. Please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.

Cobas connection module (CCM) - OUTPUT UNIT The module CCM enables a unidirectional connection of the pre-analytical systems cobas p 612/ p 512 to analysis instruments from Roche Diagnostics, Hitachi or Sysmex by means of the Aloka transportation system

a gap between the conveyor belt and the rack tray table (plastic part) may cause vibration of the 5 position racks during the transport. This issue can pose a potential risk to involved operators and can also lead to potential cross contamination of samples in the affected racks.

Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 9, 2017, to all affected consignees via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Consignees were asked to complete the attached form and fax it to 877-906-8982 or email to Indianapolis.cd_tsc@roche.com. Consignees with questions were instructed to contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336.

Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System, cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, cobas c 311 analyzer cobas c 501/502 cobas c 701/702 cobas 8000 ISE Product Usage: The cobas 6000 series is a fully automated, random-access, software-controlled system for immunoassay and photometric analysis intended for qualitative and quantitative in vitro determinations using a wide variety of tests. It is optimized for high throughput workloads in the professional environment using a combination

Due to a design change in 2015, corrosion on the sample probe electrical contacts can occur and lead to a disturbance of the sample liquid level detection (LLD). When disturbance of the sample liquid level detection (LLD) occurs, the affected sample probe may dip into the sample material deeper than intended. This may lead to carryover and medical risk cannot be excluded.

On March 21, 2017, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notifications were sent to the affected consignees via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification.

Elecsys PreciControl Varia 3

e-barcode and value sheet for PreciControl Varia contains a typographical error for the target values for the Elecsys PTH (parathyroid hormone) and Elecsys PTH STAT immunoassays

On 4/10/2017, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notifications were sent to the affected consignees via courier. The recall notifications included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.

cobas p 612 pre-analytical system; Pre-analytical sample handling that includes de-capping, Aliquotting and sorting of samples for analysis.

On 12/27/2016, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notifications were sent to the affected Consignees via courier fax or email. The recall notifications included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. The cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x) software is being revised to correct the aspiration process. We anticipate this new version (2.0.4) to be available during Quarter 1 2017. For now, discontinue using disposable non-filter tips for Aliquotting on your cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x). You will be contacted by a Roche Field Engineering Specialist (FES) about modifying your system to allow for the use of disposable filter tips. Filter tips will be provided at the time of service. Actions Required " Immediately discontinue using disposable non-filter tips for Aliquotting on your cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x). " Complete the enclosed faxback form and fax it to number 1-877-906-8982 or email it to Indianapolis.cd_tsc@roche.com. " Provide copies of this UMDC to other clinicians who may need to be aware of this software issue. " If your facility has distributed the affected product to another site, please ensure this UMDC is provided to that site. " File this UMDC for future reference. Please contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-428-2336, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.