ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0378-2018 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Brand Name: cobas c 6000 MODULAR Series System e 601 cobas c 8000 MODULAR Series System - e 602 Roche / Hitachi MODULAR Analytics Combination System Model/Catalog/Part Number: MODULAR Analytics E 170 03022109001 03023109973 03739040001 03739040692 05023572001 05023599001 cobas e 601 module 04745922001 04745922692 05036348001 05036348692 05860652001 cobas e 602 module 05990378001

DateJan 16, 2018 (initiated Jun 29, 2017)
StatusTerminated
ReasonRoche has confirmed that a possible sample mismatch issue may occur on the MODULAR ANALYTICS E 170 module, cobas e 601 analyzer, or cobas e 602 analyzer due to a software limitation.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionRoche sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) sent via UPS Ground (receipt required) dated July 6, 2017, and an amended UMDC on August 31 ,2017. All consignees will be notified by Urgent Medical Device Correction sent via UPS Ground (receipt required). Customers/consignees were instructed the following: If the Tip/Cup pick up error alarm is issued then followed by the Abnormal L2-line Movement alarm on your MODULAR ANALYTICS E 170 module, cobas e 601 analyzer, or cobas e 602 analyzer, after which the system goes into Sampling Stop, follow the steps in this UMDC and the appropriate
Quantity2517
DistributionUSA (nationwide) Distribution
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K060373COBAS 6000 SERIES SYSTEM
Roche Diagnostics, Mar 13, 2006
K100853COBAS 8000 MODULAR SERIES ANALYZER
Roche Diagnostics Corp., Sep 9, 2010
K953239BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM/HITACHI 917 ANALYZER
Boehringer Mannheim Corp., Sep 25, 1995