CLASS II Device recall · Reported 12 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series recalled

Roche Diagnostics Operations is recalling Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesCatalog numbers affected: Alkaline Phosphatase acc. to IFCC Gen.2 05166888190; Alanine Aminotransferase acc. to IFCC without pyridoxal phosphate (P5P) activation 05850797190; Bicarbonate Liquid 05446376190; Creatinine Jaff¿ Gen.2 05168597190; C-Reactive Protein Gen.3 05172373190; and Urea/BUN 05171873190. Serial Number(s): 0917-10, 1020-04, 1020-05, 1021-03, 1021-04, 1021-07, 1021-08, 1023-06, 1023-09, 1023-10, 1024-03, 1024-04, 1024-05, 1024-09, 1025-02, 1025-05, 1025-07, 1025-09, 1026-01, 1026-02, 1027-09, 1028-01, 1028-07, 1030-09, 1031-05, 1031-09, 1032-09, 1032-10, 1033-04, 1033-05, 1107-06, 1109-02, 1109-03, 1111-07, 1111-08, 1112-02, 1112-04, 1115-06, 1115-07, 1115-08, 1115-10, 1117-04, 1117-07, 1118-02, 1126-02, 1126-03, 1126-04, 1127-01, 1127-02, 1127-06, 1127-07, 1138-03, 1138-04, 1139-04, 1139-05, 1139-06, 1140-02, 1140-03, 1140-04, 1140-05, 1140-10, 1141-08, 1141-09, 1142-02, 1142-03, 1142-04, 1143-01, 1143-02, 1143-03, 1143-04, 1143-05, 1143-06, 1144-05, 1146-04, 1146-05, 1146-06, 1146-07, and 1146-08.

Quantity recalled78 analyzers

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-0473-2013
FDA event ID: 63577
Recalling firm: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Indianapolis, IN
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 1 Nov 2012
FDA classified: 4 Dec 2012
Reported: 12 Dec 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Lead & Heavy Metals
Device type: Test Kits & Diagnostics

Timeline

1 Nov 2012	Recall initiated by company
4 Dec 2012	Classified by FDA	+33 days
12 Dec 2012	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

On cobas c 701 and cobas c 702 modules of the Cobas 8000 series analyzer, a mismatch between the reagent probe positioning and the aspirated reagent volumes under certain conditions can lead to insufficient reagent pipetting. This may affect patient sample and controls recovery for the following tests: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP2), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Bicarbonate (CO2-L), Creatinine (C

Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.

Product as listed by the FDA

Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, Model/Catalog/Part Number: 05641489001. The Cobas 8000 is a fully automated system for clinical chemistry analysis.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution, including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WA, and WI.

Nationwide Alabama Arizona California Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series recalled?

Yes. Roche Diagnostics Operations recalled Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series on 1 Nov 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0473-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Catalog numbers affected: Alkaline Phosphatase acc. to IFCC Gen.2 05166888190; Alanine Aminotransferase acc. to IFCC without pyridoxal phosphate (P5P) activation 05850797190; Bicarbonate Liquid 05446376190; Creatinine Jaff¿ Gen.2 05168597190; C-Reactive Protein Gen.3 05172373190; and Urea/BUN 05171873190. Serial Number(s): 0917-10, 1020-04, 1020-05, 1021-03, 1021-04, 1021-07, 1021-08, 1023-06, 1023-09, 1023-10, 1024-03, 1024-04, 1024-05, 1024-09, 1025-02, 1025-05, 1025-07, 1025-09, 1026-01, 1026-02, 1027-09, 1028-01, 1028-07, 1030-09, 1031-05, 1031-09, 1032-09, 1032-10, 1033-04, 1033-05, 1107-06, 1109-02, 1109-03, 1111-07, 1111-08, 1112-02, 1112-04, 1115-06, 1115-07, 1115-08, 1115-10, 1117-04, 1117-07, 1118-02, 1126-02, 1126-03, 1126-04, 1127-01, 1127-02, 1127-06, 1127-07, 1138-03, 1138-04, 1139-04, 1139-05, 1139-06, 1140-02, 1140-03, 1140-04, 1140-05, 1140-10, 1141-08, 1141-09, 1142-02, 1142-03, 1142-04, 1143-01, 1143-02, 1143-03, 1143-04, 1143-05, 1143-06, 1144-05, 1146-04, 1146-05, 1146-06, 1146-07, and 1146-08.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution, including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WA, and WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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