The cobas z 480 analyzer including dedicated software for IVD use is a plate-based automated amplification and detection system for nucleic acids. The analyzer is intended to be used as an in-vitro diagnostic or screening system providing real time PCR amplification and detection for human samples within the system. The cobas x 480 instrument and cobas z 480 analyzer are to be used by laboratory professionals trained in laboratory techniques and by instruction on the use of the system and analyzer. In the U.S. the cobas z 480 analyzer is used for automated amplification and detection purposes for the following assays: cobas¿ 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test cobas¿ Cdiff Test for use on the cobas¿ 4800 System cobas¿ CT/NG v2.0 Test cobas¿ EGFR Mutation Test v2 cobas¿ Factor II and Factor V Test cobas¿ 4800 HPV Test cobas¿ HSV 1 and 2 Test for use on the cobas¿ 4800 System cobas¿ KRAS Mutation Test cobas¿ MRSA/SA Test for use on the cobas¿ 4800 System
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Dirty Lens May Cause Invalid or False Positive Results
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
The cobas z 480 analyzer including dedicated software for IVD use is a plate-based automated amplification and detection system for nucleic acids. The analyzer is intended to be used as an in-vitro diagnostic or screening system providing real time PCR amplification and detection for human samples within the system. The cobas x 480 instrument and cobas z 480 analyzer are to be used by laboratory professionals trained in laboratory techniques and by instruction on the use of the system and analyzer. In the U.S. the cobas z 480 analyzer is used for automated amplification and detection purposes for the following assays: cobas¿ 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test cobas¿ Cdiff Test for use on the cobas¿ 4800 System cobas¿ CT/NG v2.0 Test cobas¿ EGFR Mutation Test v2 cobas¿ Factor II and Factor V Test cobas¿ 4800 HPV Test cobas¿ HSV 1 and 2 Test for use on the cobas¿ 4800 System cobas¿ KRAS Mutation Test cobas¿ MRSA/SA Test for use on the cobas¿ 4800 System
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All units UDI: 04015630929016
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0846-2021
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