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Medical device recalls 2012

Amplilink — Class II medical device recall Z-2403-2012

Terminated recall by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., reported 2012-09-26, distributed nationwide. When using a Laboratory Information system (LIS) with automated systems utilizing AMPLILINK software v3.2 seri

Recall numberZ-2403-2012
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmRoche Molecular Systems, Inc., Branchburg, NJ, United States
Recall initiated2012-04-23
Classified2012-09-18
Reported by FDA2012-09-26
Terminated2014-02-12
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity1,292 instruments
Reason classessoftware

Product

Amplilink (AL) Software 3.2.3 for use with COBAS AMPLICOR, CAP/CA, COBAS TaqMan,and COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan. The software can be used with a Laboratory Information System.

Reason for recall

When using a Laboratory Information system (LIS) with automated systems utilizing AMPLILINK software v3.2 series (AL v3.2) there is a potential for wrong results to be assigned to an order.

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.