Health product recall

Cobas 6500 U601 Urinalys system-Urine Analyzer and Cobas U701 Microscopy Analyzer (2018-07-19)

Starting date:
July 19, 2018
Posting date:
August 17, 2018
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-67440

Affected products

  1. Cobas 6500 U601 Urinalys system-Urine Analyzer
  2. Cobas U701 Microscopy Analyzer

Reason

The manufacturer confirmed that when working in barcode mode during processing of sample measurements on Cobas u601 and Cobas u701 analyzers, a possible sample mismatch may occur in very rare circumstances when the instructions are not followed.

Affected products

A. Cobas 6500 U601 Urinalys system-Urine Analyzer

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

06390498001

Companies
Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics GMBH

Sandhoferstrasse 116

Mannheim

68305

GERMANY


B. Cobas U701 Microscopy Analyzer

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

06390501001

Companies
Manufacturer

Roche Diagnostics GMBH

Sandhoferstrasse 116

Mannheim

68305

GERMANY