cobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory settings.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Device Identifier: 07613336170076 All serial IDs are affected.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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 Molecular Systems, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Reported false positive and invalid results on the affected devices due to anomalous baselines. This may lead to erroneous or delayed diagnoses.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
cobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory settings.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Device Identifier: 07613336170076 All serial IDs are affected.
Distribution:
Distributed in: UK
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0097-2023
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