Recall Z-1928-2009 ยท JJH Clinical Sample Concentrator
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
AMPLILINK Software, version 3.1.0 to 3.2.2 with COBAS AmpliPrep. Catalog number 03563383001, catalog number 04855094001, catalog number 04807197001, catalog number 04862392001, catalog number 05093236001, and catalog number 05201357001. Automated sample preparation for nucleic acid analysis on either the COBAS TaqMan or COBAS TaqMan 48. COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan is capable of tunning HB
| Date | Aug 27, 2009 (initiated Jun 2, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Software bug: A unique series of events involving the COBAS AmpliPrep instrument running AMPLILINK software version 3.2.2 that results in specimens being amplified and detected with the wrong parameters. The error can occur on either COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan 48, COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan (docked) or cobas s 201 system (docked) running Amplilink Software versions 3.1 or 3.2 series up to and |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Urgent Medical Device Correction Letters were sent on June 2, 2009 by first class mail. The letter described the issue; impact on results; clinical implications; the workaround; and the actions required, which include following the workaround until a new version of AMPLILINK software is available and filing the letter for future reference. Questions or concerns should be directed to Roche Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-800-526-1247. |
| Quantity | 282 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
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