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cobas e 801 immunoassay analyzer, cobas 8000 Modular Series The device is a fully automated, software controlled analyzer system for in vitro determination of analytes in human body fluids. It is part of the cobas 8000 modular analyzer series. It uses electrochemiluminescent technology for signal generation and measurement.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: April 3, 2018 Roche Diagnostics Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial numbers: 1744-08 1744-09 1744-10 1758-08 1606-09 1752-05 1752-06 1630-08 1738-01 1744-07 1758-09 1759-04 1758-06 1758-07 1743-09 1743-10 1752-04 1759-05 17C5-06 17C5-07 1615-08 1612-10 17C5-09 1744-05 1744-06 1743-07 1743-08 1744-03 1744-04 1759-06 17C5-05 17C5-08 17C5-10 17C6-01 17C6-02
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
Reason for Recall:
The syringe plunger on the device may be mounted in a tilted position, which applies mechanical stress to the plunger. In the worst case scenario, the plunger may crack leading to impaired syringe function.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

cobas e 801 immunoassay analyzer, cobas 8000 Modular Series The device is a fully automated, software controlled analyzer system for in vitro determination of analytes in human body fluids. It is part of the cobas 8000 modular analyzer series. It uses electrochemiluminescent technology for signal generation and measurement.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers: 1744-08 1744-09 1744-10 1758-08 1606-09 1752-05 1752-06 1630-08 1738-01 1744-07 1758-09 1759-04 1758-06 1758-07 1743-09 1743-10 1752-04 1759-05 17C5-06 17C5-07 1615-08 1612-10 17C5-09 1744-05 1744-06 1743-07 1743-08 1744-03 1744-04 1759-06 17C5-05 17C5-08 17C5-10 17C6-01 17C6-02

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, CA, CT, IA, IN, KY, ME, MI, NC, NY, OH, SC, TX, VA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2136-2018

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