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FDA Device recall Z-1578-2016

Hand-Held Scanner USB IT3800 For sample identification and tracking when used with various systems

On 2016-05-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Hand-Held Scanner USB IT3800 For sample identification and tracking when used with various systems by Roche Molecular Systems, citing the hand-held barcode scanner model IT3800 used with the COBAS AmpliPrep instrument mis-identified a sample barcode ID.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1578-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-03-03
Published2016-05-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyRoche Molecular Systems
DistributionUS

Product

Hand-Held Scanner USB IT3800 For sample identification and tracking when used with various systems

Reason

The hand-held barcode scanner model IT3800 used with the COBAS AmpliPrep instrument mis-identified a sample barcode ID.

Identifiers

code_infoMaterial Number - IVD: 5401062001

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1578-2016%22

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