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FDA Device recall Z-1028-2013

Roche Molecular Systems cobas x 480 System 50 mL reagent reservoir, Catalog number 05232732001

On 2013-04-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Roche Molecular Systems cobas x 480 System 50 mL reagent reservoir, Catalog number 05232732001 by Roche Diagnostics Operations, citing certain lots of Reagent reservoirs, may not have a separation in the lower part of the reservoir. As a consequence, pipetting errors can occur due to uneven distribution of reagen….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1028-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-03-01
Published2013-04-10
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyRoche Diagnostics Operations
DistributionUS

Product

Roche Molecular Systems cobas x 480 System 50 mL reagent reservoir, Catalog number 05232732001. Used with the cobas¿ CT/NG 4800 System, for in vitro diagnostics.

Reason

Certain lots of Reagent reservoirs, may not have a separation in the lower part of the reservoir. As a consequence, pipetting errors can occur due to uneven distribution of reagent. These pipetting errors may lead to delayed results and wasted reagent.

Identifiers

code_infoLot / SN : 477415,477416, 477898, and 477899

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1028-2013%22

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