CLASS II Device recall · Reported 17 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System recalled
Roche Diagnostics is recalling Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System, cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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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-2049-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76854
- Recalling firm
- Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 8 May 2017
- Reported
- 17 May 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 May 2017 | Classified by FDA | +48 days |
| 17 May 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to a design change in 2015, corrosion on the sample probe electrical contacts can occur and lead to a disturbance of the sample liquid level detection (LLD). When disturbance of the sample liquid level detection (LLD) occurs, the affected sample probe may dip into the sample material deeper than intended. This may lead to carryover and medical risk cannot be excluded.
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
Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System, cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, cobas c 311 analyzer cobas c 501/502 cobas c 701/702 cobas 8000 ISE Product Usage: The cobas 6000 series is a fully automated, random-access, software-controlled system for immunoassay and photometric analysis intended for qualitative and quantitative in vitro determinations using a wide variety of tests. It is optimized for high throughput workloads in the professional environment using a combination of Ion selective electrodes (ISE), a photometric analysis unit an immunoassay analysis module. The cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series is a fully automated system for Clinical chemistry analysis, intended for the in vitro qualitative and quantitative determination of analytes in body fluids. It is optimized for high throughput workloads in the professional environment using a combination of ion selective electrodes (ISE) and a photometric analysis unit. The cobas c 311 analyzer is an in-vitro diagnostic analyzer capable of performing clinical chemistry, specific protein and electrolyte tests. Analytes are measured photometrically or turbidimetrically; the analyzer also has an optional ISE module for measuring sodium, potassium and chloride.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide.Distribution
Questions about this recall
Is Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System, cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer recalled?
Yes. Roche Diagnostics recalled Sample probes associated with: cobas 6000 Series System, cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer on 21 Mar 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2049-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Due to a design change in 2015, corrosion on the sample probe electrical contacts can occur and lead to a disturbance of the sample liquid level detection (LLD). When disturbance of the sample liquid level detection (LLD) occurs, the affected sample probe may dip into the sample material deeper than intended. This may lead to carryover and medical risk cannot be excluded.
Which lots are affected?
sample probe catalog numbers: 04547241001 - cobas c 501/502 05899427001 - cobas c 311 04945794001 - cobas c 701/702 and cobas 8000 ISE Lot numbers: cobas c 311 0490232027, 0490233855, 0490236427, 0490238543, 0490241937, 0490248322, 0490250880, 0490235713, 0490252029, 0490256963 cobas c 501, c 502 0490233762, 0490233764, 0490233766, 0490233767, 0490233777, 0490235904, 0490235905, 0490235906, 0490235907, 0490235949, 0490235950, 0490237594, 0490237595, 0490237353, 0490237354, 0490237597, 0490237598, 0490237600, 0490237602, 0490237604, 0490237606, 0490238955, 0490238957, 0490238893, 0490238895, 0490238896, 0490238898, 0490238899, 0490242149, 0490242151, 0490242153, 0490242155, 0490242327, 0490242328, 0490242329, 0490242330, 0490242331, 0490250491, 0490250492, 0490250493, 0490250494, 0490250495, 0490250496, 0490251032, 0490251033, 0490251034, 0490251036, 0490252524, 0490252527, 0490252529, 0490252532, 0490252247, 0490252249, 0490252251, 0490252252, 0490252272, 0490252398, 0490254550, 0490254551, 0490254552, 0490254553, 0490254554, 0490254555, 0490254804, 0490254805, 0490254806, 0490254807, 0490256999, 0490257000, 0490256993, 0490256994, 0490256995, 0490256996, 0490256997, 0490256998, 0490254808, 0490257001, 0490257847, 0490257848, 0490257849, 0490257850, 0490257851, 0490258652 cobas c 701, c 702 0490238960, 0490238961, 0490238963, 0490242332, 0490251040, 0490251041, 0490252546, 0490252547, 0490254810, 0490254811, 0490221658, 0490223228, 0490223229, 0490225255, 0490226172, 0490226173, 0490226174, 0490227626, 0490227627, 0490227628, 0490230276, 0490230277, 0490230279, 0490232203, 0490232204, 0490232205, 0490232206, 0490233778, 0490233779, 0490233780, 0490233781, 0490233783, 0490235909, 0490235910, 0490235911, 0490235912, 0490235913, 0490237365, 0490237366, 0490237367, 0490237368, 0490237369, 0490237370, 0490238901, 0490238902, 0490238903, 0490238904, 0490242160, 0490242161, 0490242163, 0490242165, 0490242166, 0490250498, 0490250499, 0490250500, 0490250501, 0490250502, 0490252308, 0490252312, 0490252318, 0490252320, 0490252322, 0490254558, 0490254559, 0490254560, 0490254561, 0490254562, 0490257035, 0490257036, 0490257037, 0490257038, 0490257039, 0490257854, 0490257855, 0490257856, 0490257857, 0490257858
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide.Distribution
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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