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Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.: Hand-Held Scanner USB IT3800 For sample identification and tracking when used with various systems

Recall number
Z-1578-2016
Recalling firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Product
Hand-Held Scanner USB IT3800 For sample identification and tracking when used with various systems
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-03-03
Posted
2016-04-27
Terminated
2017-05-25
Reason
The hand-held barcode scanner model IT3800 used with the COBAS AmpliPrep instrument mis-identified a sample barcode ID.
Root cause
Labeling design
Action
Roche Molecular Systems sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) notification letter dated March 3, 2016, to their affected customers. Customers were instructed to provide the UMDC to other affected parties who may need to be aware of this issue. Customers were asked to complete the attached fax form and fax it to 1-866-737-5396. Customers with questions should contact Roche Support Network Customer Support Center at 1-800-526-1247. For questions regarding this recall call 908-253-7200.
Quantity
6,939 pieces
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Material Number - IVD: 5401062001
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JJH
Firm FEI
2243471
Firm city
S Branchburg
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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