ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2403-2012 ยท OYT

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Amplilink (AL) Software 3.2.3 for use with COBAS AMPLICOR, CAP/CA, COBAS TaqMan,and COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan. The software can be used with a Laboratory Information System.

DateSep 18, 2012 (initiated Apr 23, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonWhen using a Laboratory Information system (LIS) with automated systems utilizing AMPLILINK software v3.2 series (AL v3.2) there is a potential for wrong results to be assigned to an order.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionRoche Molecular Systems Inc. sent "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letters and Faxback forms on 4/23/2012 via UPS to all affected customers. The issue was described and recommended actions were provided. A Product Advisory Notice and an Updated Field Safety Notice were issued as well.
Quantity1292 instruments
DistributionNationwide (USA) Distribution
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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