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FDA Device recall Z-1764-2017

Cobas 8100 uni-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version 02-xx

On 2017-04-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Cobas 8100 uni-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version 02-xx by Roche Diagnostics, citing roche Diagnostics Corp. initiated a voluntary correction because a rack crash may occur on the Cobas 8100 bi-directional reformatter (BRF) and uni-directional reformatter (BRF) mo….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1764-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-03-01
Published2017-04-19
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyRoche Diagnostics
DistributionAL, AR, CA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MO, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TX

Product

Cobas 8100 uni-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version 02-xx

Reason

Roche Diagnostics Corp. initiated a voluntary correction because a rack crash may occur on the Cobas 8100 bi-directional reformatter (BRF) and uni-directional reformatter (BRF) modules with software version 02-xx, only when rack buffering is activated and the rack buffer is completely full. This issue can lead to sample spillage, posing a potential risk to operators / laboratory staff due to exposure to potentially infectious material, cross-contamination of samples in the affected racks and erroneous results due to sample carry-over.

Identifiers

code_infoCobas 8100 bi-directional reformatter (BRF) module with Software Version 02-xx Catalog Number: URF module: 07441657001

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-1764-2017%22

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