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Roche Diagnostics Corp.: Roche COBAS c 111 Analyzer with ISE module option, GMMI No. 04777433001; Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN. Is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically. The analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.
- Recall number
- Z-1009-2009
- Recalling firm
- Roche Diagnostics Corp.
- Product
- Roche COBAS c 111 Analyzer with ISE module option, GMMI No. 04777433001; Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN. Is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically. The analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2008-11-17
- Posted
- 2009-03-24
- Terminated
- 2009-12-08
- Reason
- Due to a manufacturing error at the supplier, not all cobas c 111 pinch valve caps are properly glued to the correct position on the pinch valve shaft. Without the glue, the cap can become loose or misaligned. The effect of these faulty valves is that they may not open or close properly which can disturb the fluid transportation within the ISE module resulting in problems with ISE calibration, con
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Consignees were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/17/08 and instructed Roche will contact them to make an appointment to inspect their analyzers. A work around was provided, for interim use, in the letter. Customers were instructed to complete and fax back the "ISE Controls Request - Purchased from a Distributor." A no charge replacement product will be shipped to customers.
- Quantity
- 66
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Serial numbers: 50654, 50694, 50541, 50634, 50251, 50506, 50453, 50688, 50244, 50475, 50597, 50656, 50598, 50635, 50632, 50586, 50320, 50246, 50693, 50692, 50562, 50547, 50624, 50690, 50687, 50680, 50560, 50247, 50538, 50633, 50201, 50612, 50576, 50689, 50681, 50424, 50651, 50661, 50452, 50450, 50290, 50630, 50319, 50250, 50549, 50682, 50683, 50685, 50660, 50545, 50463, 50655, 50539, 50653, 50249, 50563, 50561, 50686, 50649, 50470, 50657, 50448, 50644, 50595, 50575, and 50679.
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K071211"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- JJE
- Firm FEI
- 1823260
- Firm city
- Indianapolis
- Firm state
- IN
- Firm country
- not on file
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- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
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- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
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- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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