FDA Device

Roche Elecsys Folate II for use on Elecsys 210 Analyzers; Catalog No. 3253678 (Roche Material No. 03253678122.

Hazard

Gel-like particle formation; may result in a clot settling in the analyzer measuring cell, which will create a low signal and may cause incorrectly high or low QC and/or patient results depending on the assay method.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consignees were informed via letter dated 9/15/06 to perform Folate assays in batch mode and to run controls and liquid flow cleaning upon completion of each batch run. Distributors were requested to notify their customers.

Products

Roche Elecsys Folate II for use on Elecsys 210 Analyzers; Catalog No. 3253678 (Roche Material No. 03253678122.
Brand
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
UPC
Lots 175646 and 174558.

Units Affected

5688 units