FDA Device recall Z-1346-2013
cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-05-29
On 2013-05-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument by Roche Molecular Systems, citing in rare instances, channel shifted results have been generated with cobas¿ 4800 assays run on v1.1.1 of the cobas¿ 4800 system. Raw data review indicates that, in these cases, all….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1346-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-04-01 |
| Published | 2013-05-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Roche Molecular Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument. Integrates fully automated total nucleic acid isolation directly from secondary sample tubes.
Reason
In rare instances, channel shifted results have been generated with cobas¿ 4800 assays run on v1.1.1 of the cobas¿ 4800 system. Raw data review indicates that, in these cases, all signals are shifted by one channel: channel 1 results report as channel 2, channel 2 results report as channel 3, channel 3 results report as channel 4, and channel 4 results report as channel 1. In the reported
Identifiers
| code_info | Material Number 05200881001 - all lot/serial numbers. |
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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-1346-2013%22
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