Recall Z-1066-2009 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Roche/Hitachi Modular Analytics System, clinical chemistry analyzer, Modular P800 Module, Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indpls., IN; GMMI No. 04998669001. Is a fully automatic, computerized chemistry analyzer intended for in vitro quantitative and qualitative determinations of a wide range analytes. The instrument is capable of performing potentiometric and photometric assays.
| Date | Apr 10, 2009 (initiated Nov 12, 2008) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | If a masked module is unmasked during the reagent registration process, the calibration parameters may be assigned to the wrong reagents, resulting in the reporting of incorrect control and sample results. |
| Root cause | Software change control |
| Action | Consignees were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/12/08 and instructed to only execute "module unmasking" when the unit is in "standby" mode and to consult with their physicians at the facility to determine the clinical implications and whether any clinical intervention is needed for patients treated based upon results obtained with this software. Questions should be directed to Roche Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-800-428-2336. |
| Quantity | 22 systems in all |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution -- including states of California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K953239 | BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM/HITACHI 917 ANALYZER Boehringer Mannheim Corp., Sep 25, 1995 |