Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.: 127 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

127Reports
0Class I
14Ongoing
2026-03-11Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II121
Class III6

By year reported

YearReports
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201530
201626
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Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

cobas pro integrated solutions with cobas c 503 analytical units: cobas pro sample supply unit, material nu

Z-1476-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-03-11  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Software defect, which allows the system to accept erroneous, non-monotonous calibrations for Spline-type assays. Cobas pro integrated solutions is an automated analyzer, intended for running qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative clinical chemistry and immunochemistry assays, as well as ion-selective measurements. When an erroneous calibration is active, the instrument fails to calculate new values and instead repeats the last successfully calculated result from any Spline-type assay for all subsequent measurements, leading to identical and erroneous patient and QC results. The defect could lead to patients receiving erroneous lab results, which could result in a remote risk of serious adverse health consequences. The following assays use spline type calibration and are affected by this issue: Cystatin C Gen.2, Ferritin Gen.4, Lipoprotein (a) Gen. 2, Lipoprotein (a) molarity, Vancomycin Gen.3, Kappa Free Light Chains Partner Channel, Lambda Free Light Chains Partner Channel, and fCAL turbo Partner Channel.
Product
cobas pro integrated solutions with cobas c 503 analytical units: cobas pro sample supply unit, material number 08464502001 cobas pro SSU, material number 09205632001 Affected Assays: (Product Name/ Catalog Number/ Application Code/ Application Short Name) 1. Cystatin C Gen.2 08105596190 20510 CYSC2 2. Ferritin Gen.4 08057648190 20571 FER4X 3. Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 08106126190 20861 LPA2X 4. Lipoprotein (a) molarity 08106126160 20864 LPA2-X 5. Vancomycin Gen.3 08058849190 21211 VANC3O 6. Kappa Free Light Chains Partner Channel 08896640190 21421 KFLCX 7. Lambda Free Light Chains Partner Channel 08896631190 21430 LFLC 8. fCAL turbo Partner Channel 08910367190 21490 FCAL
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
1261 total

The Elecsys Anti-TSHR immunoassay is a three-step competitive immunoassay with streptavidin-coated micropartic

Z-1009-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-01-14  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Issues identified: 1) Results vary by Instrument Platform; 2) Calibrator Lot-to-Lot Variability. Issues may lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis, as well as delay of treatment or incorrect treatment.
Product
The Elecsys Anti-TSHR immunoassay is a three-step competitive immunoassay with streptavidin-coated microparticles and electrochemiluminescence detection. Patient serum sample is incubated with pretreatment reagent PT1 and the reconstituted PT2 containing a pre-formed immunocomplex of solubilized porcine TSH receptor (pTSHR) and biotinylated anti-pTSHR mouse monoclonal antibody.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, ME, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV.
How much
1300 cassettes

cobas HCYS, Homocysteine Enzymatic Assay, Material Number REF 06542921190, for use on cobas c 701/702, in vitr

Z-0489-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-11-27  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Abnormal calibration signals and control recovery issues on the Homocysteine Enzymatic (HCYS) Assay can produce erroneous patient results (positive or negative bias)
Product
cobas HCYS, Homocysteine Enzymatic Assay, Material Number REF 06542921190, for use on cobas c 701/702, in vitro test for total L-homocysteine
Where it went
US: NJ, TX, NY, FL, IN, TX, OK, SC, IA,
How much
458 units

Creatine Kinase (CK) used on cobas c 311/501/502 and COBAS INTEGRA 400 plus-In vitro test for the quantitative

Z-3187-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-10-02  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Creatine Kinase (CK) Assay Abnormal calibrations on the cobas¿ c 311/501/502 and COBAS INTEGRA 400 plus Analyzers may lead to erroneous results and misdiagnosis.
Product
Creatine Kinase (CK) used on cobas c 311/501/502 and COBAS INTEGRA 400 plus-In vitro test for the quantitative determination of creatine kinase (CK) in human serum and plasma. Catalog Number: 07190794190
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
6504 units

Tina-quant D-Dimer Test System, Fibrinogen/Fibrin Degradation Products Assay, Material Numbers 03001245322 - (

Z-0352-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-11-29  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Elevated results were detected with Li-heparin plasma samples when compared to citrated plasma samples.
Product
Tina-quant D-Dimer Test System, Fibrinogen/Fibrin Degradation Products Assay, Material Numbers 03001245322 - (cobas c 311, 501 and 502; INTEGRA 400 plus), 08105618190 - (cobas c 303 and 503)
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
5,263 kits

cobas infinity central lab, Material Number 07154003001

Z-0952-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-01-18  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A complaint investigation revealed that an incorrect behavior relating to the rejection of orders capability of the Host Connectivity Agent (HCA) could occur where the order received from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) is created with an Internal ID rather than the External ID sent from the LIS. The erroneous event occurs under rare circumstances where the date in the sample's barcode does not match the order date sent from the LIS, and can lead to the order being mismatched to an another patient's sample ID rather than the subject patient's sample ID. The software bug impacts multiple cobas infinity central lab software (versions 2.5.x , 3.01.x, 3.02.x, and 3.03.x) and occurs when the afflicted software has been configured with specific pre-conditions.
Product
cobas infinity central lab, Material Number 07154003001
Where it went
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution pending.
How much
224 US; 2,797 worldwide

cobas e801 Immunoassay Analyzer

Z-1515-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-08-17  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Software issue resulting in signals and sample test results of Pre-Wash tests being impacted. The following assays are considered impacted by the issue: Anti-HAV2, Anti-HBc IgM, IGF-1, Myogloin, Rubella IgG, and Toxo IgG.
Product
cobas e801 Immunoassay Analyzer
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, DC & PR.
How much
965 units

Cobas u 601 urinalysis test system, Catalog number 06334601001 The cobas U 601 urinalysis test system is comp

Z-0266-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-11-24  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A potential risk for false negative nitrite results exists when endogenous creatinine levels are 15,000 mg/L and above. No interference of Nitrite results was observed at creatinine levels up to 9,000 mg/L.
Product
Cobas u 601 urinalysis test system, Catalog number 06334601001 The cobas U 601 urinalysis test system is comprised of the cobas u 601 urine analyzer and the cobas u pack. The cobas u 601 urine analyzer when used with the cobas u pack is a fully automated urinalysis system intended for the in vitro qualitative or semi-quantitative determination of urine analytes, including pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin, color and erythrocytes, as well as clarity.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
636

cobas infinity central lab running software version 3.01.03 through 3.02.08, Catalog#: 07154003001

Z-2444-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-09-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Under specific circumstances created by the user, the cobas e flow test results could be replaced by an automatic result sent to the lab LIS. This automatic result could be released and interpreted by your Laboratory Information System (LIS) as a false positive or negative result. It should be noted that the "correct" result would still be available on the instrument.
Product
cobas infinity central lab running software version 3.01.03 through 3.02.08, Catalog#: 07154003001
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution
How much
2058 licenses worldwide, 79 licenses in US

IRON GEN 2: ROCHE COBAS INTEGRA ANALYZER, REAGENT CASSETTES, Catalog#: 03183696122 - Product Usage: In vitro t

Z-1675-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-02  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Roche received several complaints regarding increased control recovery and discrepant elevated results for the Iron Gen.2 (IRON2) assay on the cobas c311, 501, and 502 analyzers and on the COBAS Integra 400 plus analyzer.
Product
IRON GEN 2: ROCHE COBAS INTEGRA ANALYZER, REAGENT CASSETTES, Catalog#: 03183696122 - Product Usage: In vitro test for the quantitative determination of iron in human serum and plasma on Roche/Hitachi cobas c and cobas Integra systems.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
How much
20,468 kits

Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassay: Catalog# 05094798160 - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of

Z-1595-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-05-26  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Recall reason is possible sporadic false negative conventional troponin results. Roche has confirmed an issue with running Elecsys Troponin I/Troponin I STAT and Elecsys proBNP II/proBNP II STAT on the cobas e 601 and 602 modules. When the proBNP II analyte is measured immediately before the Troponin I analyte on the same module, a decreased recovery on Troponin I was observed.
Product
Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassay: Catalog# 05094798160 - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN,KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY.
How much
10, 489 kits

Elecsys Troponin I Immunoassay: Catalog# 05094810160 - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of myoc

Z-1596-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-05-26  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Recall reason is possible sporadic false negative conventional troponin results. Roche has confirmed an issue with running Elecsys Troponin I/Troponin I STAT and Elecsys proBNP II/proBNP II STAT on the cobas e 601 and 602 modules. When the proBNP II analyte is measured immediately before the Troponin I analyte on the same module, a decreased recovery on Troponin I was observed.
Product
Elecsys Troponin I Immunoassay: Catalog# 05094810160 - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN,KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY.
How much
726 kits

9180 Electrolyte Analyzer - Product Usage: intended to be used for the measurement of sodium, potassium, chlor

Z-1098-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-02-17  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
May display Calcium results on the screen with wrong arrow direction which may lead to misinterpretation of results and incorrect medical decision. If the unit for iCa++ is set to mg/dL (configured as Service Code MGL) and a measured iCa++ value is lower than the normal range, an upward arrow is shown on the display instead of a downward arrow. The display is set per default to mmol/L; therefore, the arrow indicating an alarm reflects normal ranges of iCa++ in mmol/L. If mg/dL is chosen, the arrow warnings on screen still reflect the ranges from mmol/L, rather than mg/dL. The numeric result is displayed correctly.
Product
9180 Electrolyte Analyzer - Product Usage: intended to be used for the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium and lithium in the whole blood, serum or plasma, urine, dialysate solutions, or QC materials. catalog number 03157334001 . in vitro diagnostic use.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
1,214 units

A calculator/data processing module for clinical use is an electronic device intended to store, retrieve, and

Z-0883-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-01-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A software error results in the unintentional removal of the serum-indices flag that would otherwise prevent the release of results. The Cobas Inifinity has an auto-verification feature to hold results for manual review when they meet specific criteria. The serum indices flag is used for serum indices tests that are performed to assess the quality of the sample (e.g. hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia). Normally, when the Cobas Infinity receives a result for a test that is serum indices-sensitive, it flags the result and the software then waits for the results of the serum indices tests before validating or rejecting the test result. Roche has discovered a software error that under specific conditions causes the flag to be incorrectly removed. This allows for the possibility that a sample of poor quality may return an unreliable/incorrect test result that is mistakenly reported to the health care provider and/or patient without the proper disclaimer that the result is based on a sample of poor quality.
Product
A calculator/data processing module for clinical use is an electronic device intended to store, retrieve, and process laboratory data Catalog Number: 07154003001
Where it went
US Nationwide
How much
76 licenses

CoaguChek XS PST Meters- IVD (Patient Self-Testing) measures blood-clotting time for people who are taking ant

Z-0804-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-01-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Possible Misinterpretation of Displayed Measuring Units from INR to %Quick or Seconds; providing instructions to users for ensuring the meter is displaying INR results
Product
CoaguChek XS PST Meters- IVD (Patient Self-Testing) measures blood-clotting time for people who are taking anticoagulation medications such as Coumadin or warfarin. Catalog 04837738001
Where it went
US Nationwide
How much
716,880 units

CoaguChek XS Prof (Professional) Meters- IVD professional healthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin ti

Z-0803-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-01-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Possible Misinterpretation of Displayed Measuring Units from INR to %Quick or Seconds; providing instructions to users for ensuring the meter is displaying INR results
Product
CoaguChek XS Prof (Professional) Meters- IVD professional healthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin time testing for the monitoring of warfarin therapy. Catalog: 04837975001 Units could consist of any of the following strip configurations: 6 count, 24 count, 2x 24 count (i.e. 48 strips)* *CoaguChek XS 3x48 promo LTC HH Catalog: 06298176001 CoaguChek XS 6x24 promo LTC HH Catalog:08468699001 CoaguChek XS 4x48 promo Catalog: 08468745001 CoaguChek XS 6x48 promo Catalog: 08468753001
Where it went
US Nationwide
How much
212,093 units

cobas pro integrated solutions -cobas c 503, Analyzer, chemistry (photometric discrete), for clinical use

Z-0752-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-01-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
During the subsequent pipetting (1st or 2nd measurement), the residual reagent can sporadically be transferred from the conus into the reaction cuvette and lead to inaccurately low results for the affected TDMs (Therapeutic Drug Monitoring).
Product
cobas pro integrated solutions -cobas c 503, Analyzer, chemistry (photometric discrete), for clinical use
Where it went
Domestic: IL, FL, GA, WV
How much
152 kits and 7 units

Roche cobas pro integrated solutions (cobas pro ISE, cobas c 503, and cobas e 801 analytical units) Chemistry

Z-0755-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-01-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for Changed Configuration Settings on the cobas 8000 modular analyzer series/cobas pro integrated solutions, may cause incorrect results in several affected parameters. In the case of poor sample quality, discrepant results may remain undetected due to the absence of associated data flags.
Product
Roche cobas pro integrated solutions (cobas pro ISE, cobas c 503, and cobas e 801 analytical units) Chemistry Analyzer (photometric discrete), for clinical use Part Number: 05641446001
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
7 units

Roche cobas 8000 modular analyzer series (i.e., cobas 8000 ISE module; cobas c 502, 701, and 702 modules; and

Z-0754-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-01-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for Changed Configuration Settings on the cobas 8000 modular analyzer series/cobas pro integrated solutions, may cause incorrect results in several affected parameters. In the case of poor sample quality, discrepant results may remain undetected due to the absence of associated data flags.
Product
Roche cobas 8000 modular analyzer series (i.e., cobas 8000 ISE module; cobas c 502, 701, and 702 modules; and cobas e 602 and 801 modules). Chemistry Analyzer (photometric discrete), for clinical use Part Number: 08763662001
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
1050 units

Tina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen.3, Catalog number 05172373190 - Product Usage: the in vitro quantitative det

Z-0634-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-12-23  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Roche confirmed customer complaints of low quality (QC) recovery and invalid calibrations for the Tina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen. 3 on the cobas c701 and 702 modules. A discoloration (yellow color) was observed and is the result of cross contamination between the R1 and R3 reagents.
Product
Tina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen.3, Catalog number 05172373190 - Product Usage: the in vitro quantitative determination of CRP in human serum and plasma on Roche automated clinical chemistry analyzers.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA.
How much
699 units

cobas infinity central lab/cobas infinity core license-The cobas infinity IT solutions application is intended

Z-0461-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-11-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Potential Incorrect Validation of Results Due to an Erroneous QC Status When Using Status Expiration Control Rule
Product
cobas infinity central lab/cobas infinity core license-The cobas infinity IT solutions application is intended to be used for the configuration and connectivity management of instruments and software systems Catalog Number: 07154003001
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
40 licenses

Albumin Gen.2, Catalog 05166861190

Z-0104-2021  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-10-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Roche has confirmed customer complaints of low quality (QC) recovery and invalid calibrations for the identified products. A discoloration (yellow color) was observed and is the result of cross contamination between the R1 and R3 reagents.
Product
Albumin Gen.2, Catalog 05166861190
Where it went
Domestic distribution nationwide.
How much
11963

Tina-quant Complement C4 ver.2, Catalog 05991994190

Z-0103-2021  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-10-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Roche has confirmed customer complaints of low quality (QC) recovery and invalid calibrations for the identified products. A discoloration (yellow color) was observed and is the result of cross contamination between the R1 and R3 reagents.
Product
Tina-quant Complement C4 ver.2, Catalog 05991994190
Where it went
Domestic distribution nationwide.
How much
180 units

DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced Staining System (RUO-Research Use Only) Material Number: 05987750001

Z-0086-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-10-14  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for Fluid leaks within the instruments, creating an electrical short inside the power socket, which generates heat, smoke, and eventually burning and melting of the electrical cord connector and socket
Product
DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced Staining System (RUO-Research Use Only) Material Number: 05987750001
Where it went
Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herz., Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Martinque, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, S. Africa, S. Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Vietnam
How much
257 (US); 208 (ex-US)

BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining System (IVD)- Material Number: 05342716001

Z-0085-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-10-14  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for Fluid leaks within the instruments, creating an electrical short inside the power socket, which generates heat, smoke, and eventually burning and melting of the electrical cord connector and socket
Product
BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining System (IVD)- Material Number: 05342716001
Where it went
Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herz., Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Martinque, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, S. Africa, S. Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Vietnam
How much
2623 (US); 3735 (ex-US)

Elecsys Anti-TPO Assay on cobas e analyzers 411, 601, 602, Catalog Number 06368590190

Z-2981-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-09-23  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Recent internal verification studies found the current RF interference claim to no longer be met for the assay on the cobas e 411, 601, and 602 analyzers. Therefore, the claim has been updated.
Product
Elecsys Anti-TPO Assay on cobas e analyzers 411, 601, 602, Catalog Number 06368590190
Where it went
US Nationwide
How much
11,870 reagent kits

Elecsys CA 19-9, Cat. No. 07027028190 - Product Usage: the product is an immunoassay for monitoring and manage

Z-1444-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-03-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The firm has received an increased number of complaints concerning non-reproducible elevated results ("high flyers") for one lot of Elecsys CA 19-9 reagent, which may affect clinical interpretation.
Product
Elecsys CA 19-9, Cat. No. 07027028190 - Product Usage: the product is an immunoassay for monitoring and management of pancreatic cancer
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, TN, TX, WA and WI.
How much
684

cobas infinity core, Material No. 7154003001. The device is a calculator/data processing module, for clinical

Z-1158-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-02-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Alarm flags that have a "<" symbol in front of them are not displayed on the cobas infinity Validation screen. This issue affects only customers that are doing manual validation on the cobas infinity Validation screen.
Product
cobas infinity core, Material No. 7154003001. The device is a calculator/data processing module, for clinical use.
Where it went
Distributed to customers in AK, AL, CA, GA, HI, IA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NJ, NY, OR, SC, and TN.
How much
26 accounts

Cobas infinity central lab / cobas infinity core license-a Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use

Z-0922-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-02-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Cobasinfinity laboratory solution Version 2.4.1 through Version 2.5.4 Using a CommServer Driver - Incorrect Alarm Mapping
Product
Cobas infinity central lab / cobas infinity core license-a Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use Material Number: 07154003001
Where it went
US Nationwide in the states of AL, CA, GA, IA, IL, KY, MI, MO, MT, NJ, NY, OR, TN
How much
20

Roche Homocysteine-In vitro test for the quantitative determination of total L-homocysteine in human serum and

Z-0679-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-12-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Homocysteine Reagent, Calibration Failures and Quality Control Recovery Issues on cobas c 701 and 702 modules
Product
Roche Homocysteine-In vitro test for the quantitative determination of total L-homocysteine in human serum and plasma on Roche/Hitachi cobas c systems Catalog Number: 06542921190 - - Product Usage: The assay can assist in the diagnosis of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia or homocystinuria.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of NJ, HI, IA.
How much
82 units (US)

Showing the 30 most recent of 127. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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