Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.: 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.

Recall number

Z-1111-2014

Recalling firm

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Product

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.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2014-01-06

Posted

2014-02-26

Terminated

2014-08-07

Reason

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.

Root cause

Device Design

Action

Roche Molecular Diagnostics Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter/Fax-back form dated January 6, 2014. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to follow the test-skpecific Instruction For Use for handling of cobas PCR media 4.3 ml IVD. The use of protective equipment should be worn as indicated in the labeling. Inspection each tube and/or blister packet for evidence of leakage prior to use. If leakage of the cobas PCR media 4.3 mL IVD is observed, do not use the tubes. Discard the affected tubes per local guidelines and contact Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-526-1247. Complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-855-695-8564. File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-526-1247. For questions regarding this recall call 908-253-7200.

Quantity

84 kit batches

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Lot, serial or model codes

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

510(k) numbers

["K110923"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

OOI

Firm FEI

2243471

Firm city

S Branchburg

Firm state

NJ

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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