Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0110-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

cobas 6800/8800 system Hepatitis Viral B DNA Detection Product Usage: The cobas p512 pre-analytical system is a computer controlled fully automatic system for sorting of open and closed barcoded and centrifuged sample tubes. It includes modules for registration and decapping of sample tubes, liquid level detection (optional) and sample quality detection (optional), as well as recapping of sample tubes (optional).

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 15, 2016

Date Posted: November 2, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0110-2017

Event ID: 75186

Reason for Recall:

Roche has received four reports of injury caused by the sharp edge of the center guide rail of an analyzers sample rack tray. The cleaning procedure for the sample rack tray has been revised to clarify the cleaning process.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 9014 in total

Code Information:

Not applicable

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated