Recall Z-2173-2013 ยท MAQ Kit, Dna Detection, Human Papillomavirus
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
KIT cobas 4800 HPV AMP/DET 240T / 960T US-IVD, CE-IVD Roche Molecular System, Inc. 1080 US highway 202 South Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46250-0457 USA The cobas HPV Test is a qualitative in vitro test for the detection of Human Papillomavirus in patient specimens. The test utilizes amplification of target DNA by the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
| Date | Sep 10, 2013 (initiated Jul 25, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | During an internal investigation, a formulation error that occurred was identified during the manufacture of the cobas 4800 HPV Master Mix reagent that was packaged in four (4) cobas 4800 AMP/DET kits, US- and CE-IVD (240 and 960 test kit configurations). Examination of the batch production record of the material revealed there was an error in the tare weight used for the carboy during the fina |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Roche Molecular Diagnostics sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated July 25, 2013, to all affected customers via UPS return receipt. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. Immediately discontinue use of the product lots listed above. 2. Discard affected product according to local guidelines. 3. To receive replacement inventory, complete the entire attached faxback form and fax it to 1-866-918-8741. 4. The faxback form must be completed and returned even if you do not have affected invent |
| Quantity | US-IVD: 350 Kits; CE-IVD: 441 KITS |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Rep, Canada, Croatia, Columbia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Germany, Ecuador, France, Japan, Greenland, Mexico, Italy, New Zealand, Netherlands, Peru, Norway, Singapore, Romania, South Af |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.