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FDA Device recall Z-2557-2018

cobas m 511 integrated hematology analyzer, Model Number 07261691190 Product Usage: The cobas m 511 integrated hematology analyzer is a qua…

On 2018-08-01 the FDA classified a Class II recall of cobas m 511 integrated hematology analyzer, Model Number 07261691190 Product Usage: The cobas m 511 integrated hematology analyzer is a qua… by Roche Diagnostics Hematology, citing discrepant results have been reported in patients with severe microcytic anemia (e.g.iron deficiency, thalassemia) and the following parameters are affected: RBC (red blood cell c….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2557-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-05-07
Published2018-08-01
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyRoche Diagnostics Hematology
Distributionn/a

Product

cobas m 511 integrated hematology analyzer, Model Number 07261691190 Product Usage: The cobas m 511 integrated hematology analyzer is a quantitative, automated analyzer with cell locating capability. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use by a skilled operator in the clinical laboratory. The system prepares a stained microscope slide from EDTA anticoagulated whole blood. It utilizes computer imaging to count the formed elements of blood and provide an image-based assessment of cell morphology, which may be reviewed by the operator, and also allows for manual classification of unclassified cells. The instrument reports the following parameters: RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, %NRBC, #NRBC, WBC, %NEUT, #NEUT, %LYMPH, #LYMPH, %MONO, #MONO, %EO, #EO, %BASO, #BASO, PLT, MPV, %RET, #RET, HGB-RET.

Reason

Discrepant results have been reported in patients with severe microcytic anemia (e.g.iron deficiency, thalassemia) and the following parameters are affected: RBC (red blood cell count), HGB (hemoglobin concentration), MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin), HCT (hematocrit), and MCV (mean corpuscular volume).

Identifiers

code_infoAll systems with software version 1.0

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-2557-2018%22

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