Roche recalls cobas p 501 post-analytical units (serial 1001-1044) due to risk of tray flap detaching. This could cause sample damage or instrument malfunction.
There is a potential for the tray input flap on the post analytical units to become loose, potentially detaching from the instrument.
Roche is recalling cobas p 501 post-analytical units with serial numbers 1001 to 1044. The tray input flap might become loose and detach from the instrument, potentially causing sample damage or instrument malfunction.
The tray input flap on these units can become loose and detach from the instrument during normal use. This could lead to sample damage or instrument malfunction if the flap becomes detached.
Lab technicians and healthcare facilities using the cobas p 501 post-analytical units with serial numbers 1001 through 1044 are most at risk. These units are used for diagnostic sample storage and retrieval.
Check if your cobas p 501 post-analytical unit has a serial number between 1001 and 1044. These units are used for diagnostic sample storage and retrieval.
Look for the serial number on the unit, which should be between 1001 and 1044 for affected models.
The recalled units are Roche cobas p 501 post-analytical units with serial numbers 1001 through 1044.
The tray input flap on these units can become loose and detach from the instrument, potentially causing sample damage or instrument malfunction.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Roche directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Roche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1927-2019 — Roche Roche Hello, I own a Roche that is covered by recall Z-1927-2019 from Roche. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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