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FDA Device recall Z-1444-2020

Elecsys CA 19-9, Cat

On 2020-03-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Elecsys CA 19-9, Cat by Roche Diagnostics Operations, citing 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 clini….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1444-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-02-07
Published2020-03-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyRoche Diagnostics Operations
DistributionUS

Product

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

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_infoLot 416245 ***Updated 10/5/20*** 483123 ***Updated 8/5/22*** Additional released lots are subject to the same workaround: 46449, 50474,525510, and 568976

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1444-2020%22

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