Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2012

According to to data from the FDA, there were 14 medical device recalls made by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

You can see similar recalls for other firms.

• Cobas KRAS Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Product Usage: Usage: The Cobas KRAS Mutation Test, for use with the Cobas 4800 System, is a real-time PCR test intended for the identification of mutations in codons 12, 13 and 61 of the KRAS gene in DNA derived from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human colorectal cancer (CRC).
• COBAS AmpliPrep Sample Tube Input Barcode Clips, catalog number 03137040001. Input S-tube barcode clips hold sample input tubes in the COBAS AmpliPrep Instrument (CAP) sample racks and have a barcode to identify the sample.
• 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.
• cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Product Usage: The primary use of the cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test is the detection of the BRAF V600 mutations in DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human melanoma tissue. It is intended to be used as an aid in selecting melanoma patients whose tumors carry BRAF V600 mutations for treatment with Zelboraf (vemurafenib).
• The MagNA Pure LC (version 3.0) is a sample preparation instrument that can be used with the LightCycler instrument for automated isolation of nucleic acids in various types of biological materials.
• The COBAS 8000 data manager modular analyzer series (all versions) is a 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.
• Data Station AMPLILINK software is an instrument user interface/ data management software used with COBAS¿ AmpliPrep instrument, COBAS¿ TaqMan¿ analyzer, COBAS¿ TaqMan¿ 48 analyzer, COBAS¿ AMPLICOR¿ analyzer, and Cobas p 630 instrument for sample preparation, amplification and detection of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) molecular diagnostic analytes.
• LightCycler 1.2 (software version 3.5) 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 with corresponding assays.
• The COBAS INTEGRA 400/400 plus system (software version 3.4) is a fully automated, computerized chemistry analyzer. It is intended for in vitro quantitative or qualitative determination of a wide range of analytes in various body fluids.
• 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.
• DataCara GM is an information management system that provides data management functionality for managing blood glucose testing data.
• DataCare POC  is an information management system that provides data management functionality for managing point-of -care testing data.
• The MagNA Pure 96 System (versions 1.0 and 2.0) is a sample preparation instrument for automated isolation of nucleic acids in various types of biological materials. This is a general purpose instrument. There are no corresponding assays.
• DataInnovations (Instrument Manager) (version 8.04) interfaces middleware between larger Clinical Chemistry / Immunology instrument systems and LIS systems.