The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0491-2013·Announced 2012-12-19

Roche DataInnovations Instrument Manager Software Recalled for Diagnostic Issue

Roche Molecular Systems is recalling DataInnovations Instrument Manager software 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which is typically associated with a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. Since the source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths, and the hazard is a general software issue without explicit high-risk pathogen or structural defect details, it fits the Moderate category for a precautionary or low-risk software recall.

Plain-English summary

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. is recalling DataInnovations (Instrument Manager) version 8.04. This software functions as middleware that interfaces between larger Clinical Chemistry and Immunology instrument systems and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

The recall was initiated because the company became aware of a device-associated diagnostic software issue. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the defect or the potential impact on diagnostic results.

Approximately 1,015 units of this software were distributed nationwide. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to resolve the issue or what immediate actions to take.

The recalled product

Product
DataInnovations (Instrument Manager) (version 8.04) interfaces middleware between larger Clinical Chemistry / Immunology instrument systems and LIS systems.
Affected units
1,015

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 →