Company:Roche Molecular Systems, Inc
Date of Enforcement Report:10/3/2007
Class:ll
PRODUCT
Ampilink Software versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.41 and 2.42 [COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor v1.5 test; COBAS Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor test v1.5; COBAS AmpliScreen HBV Test; COBAS AmpliScreen HCV Test, version 2; COBAS AmpliScreen HIV-1 Test, version 1.5], Recall # B-1554-07
REASON
For select COBAS AMPLICOR tests run on the COBAS AMPLILINK software, a discrepancy has been identified between the onboard working reagent stability information reported by AMPLILINK Software (versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, and 2.41) and the stability information provided in the test kit package inserts/method manual.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Somerville, NJ, by letters on May 21, 2007.
Manufacturer: Roche Instrument Center AG, Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
5,806 units
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally