cobas LiatSystem, respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system, Material Number 07341920190

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI: 07613336100097; Serial Numbers: 16333, 16454, 16688, 16695, 16871, 16914, 17048, 17266, 19924, 18094, 18323, 18357, 17116, 17086
  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 Molecular Systems, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Roche has identified a small number of cobas Liat analyzer units that have consistently high noise levels (background signal) originating from the amber detector (used for Influenza B detection). This noise increases the probability of false positive Influenza B results.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

cobas LiatSystem, respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system, Material Number 07341920190

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI: 07613336100097; Serial Numbers: 16333, 16454, 16688, 16695, 16871, 16914, 17048, 17266, 19924, 18094, 18323, 18357, 17116, 17086

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0828-2022

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