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Roche PTH (parathyroid hormone test system) for use in… recallZ-0810-2007 · Roche Diagnostics Corp. · initiated Apr 19, 2007

Terminated All recalls posted in May 2007

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Roche Diagnostics Corp. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Negative bias caused by hemolysis interference at the low end of the reference range could cause erroneous diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

The firm issued a letter dated 04/19/07 to all users informing them of the change in the hemoglobin interference claim.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0810-2007
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 19, 2007
Posted by the FDA
May 16, 2007
Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Quantity
14,503
Product code
CEW
FDA submissions
K992680
Distribution
Nationwide.

Product description

Roche PTH (parathyroid hormone test system) for use in conjunction with Roche cobas e 411, cobas e 601, Elecsys 1010, Elecsys 2010 and Modular E 170 analyzers; catalog no. 11972103122.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lots 17723501, exp. 1/31/08; 17723502, exp. 1/31/08; 17642601, exp. 11/30/07; 17642602, exp. 11/30/07; 17450901, exp. 5/31/07; 17450902, exp. 5/31/07 and 17450903, exp. 5/31/07.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K992680 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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