LightCycler 2 — Class II medical device recall Z-0488-2013
Terminated recall by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., reported 2012-12-19, distributed nationwide. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. has become aware of a device-associated diagnostic software issue.
| Recall number | Z-0488-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Branchburg, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-07-16 |
| Classified | 2012-12-07 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-12-19 |
| Terminated | 2015-07-22 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 1,213 units |
| Reason classes | software |
Product
LightCycler 2.0 Instrument (software version 4.1) is a Rapid PCR analyzer with real-time detection and/or quantification of a target NA (nucleic acid), as well as post-PCR analysis of the amplified NA by melting curve analysis.
Reason for recall
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. has become aware of a device-associated diagnostic software issue.
Machine access
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