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Roche COBAS INTEGRA c111 Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), for clinical use Product Usage: The Roche COBAS INTEGRA c111 analyzer is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein and electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically. The analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.

Reported: November 16, 2016 Initiated: September 27, 2016 #Z-0387-2017

Product Description

Roche COBAS INTEGRA c111 Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), for clinical use Product Usage: The Roche COBAS INTEGRA c111 analyzer is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein and electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically. The analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.

Reason for Recall

cobas c 111 analyzers (catalog numbers 04777433001 and 04528778001) with software versions up to and including 4.20 may encounter the following alarm: 7002: 108000572, A software error occurred. This alarm is generated due to a measurement timing error. Under very rare conditions, the instrument may process two tests in the same cuvette if the run restarts. If a used cuvette is used again result of the test(s) will be erroneous. These erroneous results may not be flagged. Falsely low or high patient results may lead to incorrect diagnostic measures and medical therapeutic decisions. The medical risk depends on the parameter.

Details

Units Affected
139
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Indianapolis, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Roche COBAS INTEGRA c111 Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), for clinical use Product Usage: The Roche COBAS INTEGRA c111 analyzer is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein and electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically. The analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: 139.
Why was this product recalled?
cobas c 111 analyzers (catalog numbers 04777433001 and 04528778001) with software versions up to and including 4.20 may encounter the following alarm: 7002: 108000572, A software error occurred. This alarm is generated due to a measurement timing error. Under very rare conditions, the instrument may process two tests in the same cuvette if the run restarts. If a used cuvette is used again result of the test(s) will be erroneous. These erroneous results may not be flagged. Falsely low or high patient results may lead to incorrect diagnostic measures and medical therapeutic decisions. The medical risk depends on the parameter.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 16, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0387-2017.