Recall Z-1277-2016 · CHP Radioimmunoassay, Estradiol

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Estradiol II Elecsys and cobas e analyzers REF 03000079 190; M 6.5mL, R1 8 mL, R2 8 mL, IVD, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/mL; R1 Biotinylated polyclonal anti-estradiol antibody (rabbit) 45 ng/mL; Mesterolone 130 ng/mL; R2 Estradiol derivative, labeled with ruthenium complex 2.75 ng/mL Product Usage: Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of e

Date	Mar 7, 2016
Status	Terminated
Reason	Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not be used when monitoring patient being treated with fulvestrant. Customers should be informed that fulvestrant will increase the apparent concentration of estradiol in women being treated with this drug. If treatment with fulvestrant has been altered or discontinued as a result of falsely elevated e
Root cause	Device Design
Action	Roche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 7, 2016 via UPS Ground (receipt required) to the consignee list. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-866-891-1984. For questions contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-2336.
Quantity	102,312
Distribution	US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
FDA record	Open on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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