The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0490-2013·Announced 2012-12-19

Roche Recalls COBAS INTEGRA 400 Analyzer Software Due to Diagnostic Issue

Roche Molecular Systems is recalling 855 COBAS INTEGRA 400/400 plus systems due to a device-associated diagnostic software issue.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific high-risk hazards, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. is recalling 855 units of the COBAS INTEGRA 400/400 plus system, specifically software version 3.4. This fully automated, computerized chemistry analyzer is intended for the in vitro quantitative or qualitative determination of a wide range of analytes in various body fluids.

The recall was initiated because the manufacturer became aware of a device-associated diagnostic software issue. The affected units were distributed nationwide.

The source text does not specify the exact nature of the software defect or provide instructions for consumers or healthcare facilities on how to proceed. Users of this equipment should contact Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. for further details regarding the recall and necessary corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
The COBAS INTEGRA 400/400 plus system (software version 3.4) is a fully automated, computerized chemistry analyzer. It is intended for in vitro quantitative or qualitative determination of a wide range of analytes in various body fluids.
Affected units
855

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Device-associated diagnostic software

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 10 products in this recall →