cobas¿ PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas¿ PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas¿ PCR media 100T IVD cobas¿ PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT JPN-IVD Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46250-0457 The cobas¿¿ PCR media serves as a nucleic acid stabilizing transport and storage medium for gynecological specimens and is contained in the cobas¿¿ PCR Female Swab Kit, cobas¿¿ PCR Urine kit, and cobas¿¿ PCR media 100 T kit. -The cobas¿¿ PCR Urine Sample Kit is used to collect and transport urine specimens. Use this collection kit only with the cobas¿¿ CT/NG Test. - The cobas¿¿ PCR Female Swab Sample Kit is used to collect and transport endocervical and vaginal swab specimens. Use this collection kit only with the cobas¿¿ CT/NG Test NOTE: This collection kit should not be used for collection of female urine specimens. o For endocervical swab specimens, collections are to be performed by a clinician. o For vaginal swab specimens, collections are to be performed by a clinician or by the patient (self-collection) -In US labeling, it indicates Self collection in a clinical setting. - In ex-US labeling, it indicates Clinician Instructed Self- Collection and Ensure the patient has read and understood the following self-collection instructions before providing a collection kit. - In some countries (e.g., UK), the sample collection kit is provided as self-collection for home / personal use, which may not be used in a controlled clinical setting and it is unknown if any instructions are provided. - The cobas¿¿ PCR media kit is used to stabilize and transport urine specimens. Use this kit only with the cobas¿¿ CT/NG Test.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    K110923 cobas PCR Female Swab Sample Kit 05170516190 Lot S01487 and earlier cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit 05170486190 Lot S01885 and earlier (except lot number S01884) IVD: 48 kit batches US: 31 kit batches JPN-IVD:6 kit batches
  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:
Numerous complaints have been filed that leaking cobas ¿ PCR media 4.3 mL IVD have been received from different lots of the cobas ¿ PCR Urine kits, cobas ¿ PCR Female Swab kits, and cobas ¿ PCR media kits.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

cobas¿ PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas¿ PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas¿ PCR media 100T IVD cobas¿ PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT JPN-IVD Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46250-0457 The cobas¿¿ PCR media serves as a nucleic acid stabilizing transport and storage medium for gynecological specimens and is contained in the cobas¿¿ PCR Female Swab Kit, cobas¿¿ PCR Urine kit, and cobas¿¿ PCR media 100 T kit. -The cobas¿¿ PCR Urine Sample Kit is used to collect and transport urine specimens. Use this collection kit only with the cobas¿¿ CT/NG Test. - The cobas¿¿ PCR Female Swab Sample Kit is used to collect and transport endocervical and vaginal swab specimens. Use this collection kit only with the cobas¿¿ CT/NG Test NOTE: This collection kit should not be used for collection of female urine specimens. o For endocervical swab specimens, collections are to be performed by a clinician. o For vaginal swab specimens, collections are to be performed by a clinician or by the patient (self-collection) -In US labeling, it indicates Self collection in a clinical setting. - In ex-US labeling, it indicates Clinician Instructed Self- Collection and Ensure the patient has read and understood the following self-collection instructions before providing a collection kit. - In some countries (e.g., UK), the sample collection kit is provided as self-collection for home / personal use, which may not be used in a controlled clinical setting and it is unknown if any instructions are provided. - The cobas¿¿ PCR media kit is used to stabilize and transport urine specimens. Use this kit only with the cobas¿¿ CT/NG Test.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

K110923 cobas PCR Female Swab Sample Kit 05170516190 Lot S01487 and earlier cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit 05170486190 Lot S01885 and earlier (except lot number S01884) IVD: 48 kit batches US: 31 kit batches JPN-IVD:6 kit batches

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1111-2014

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