Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published May 2, 2018
Roche MagNA Pure 24 System Recall: Cross-contamination Risk
Roche recalls MagNA Pure 24 System due to reported cross-contamination of samples during rack-based purification runs. Affected units have specific model numbers and were sold for clinical use.
Cross-contamination of samples has been reported when running the existing protocol on the system with the rack-based purification run.
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📍Recalling firmRoche Molecular Systems, Inc.1080 US Highway 202 S · Branchburg, NJ 08876-3733
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Roche is recalling its MagNA Pure 24 System laboratory equipment because it can cause sample cross-contamination when using the rack-based purification protocol. This risk could lead to inaccurate test results and potential health impacts if samples are contaminated. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/71221-roche-magna-pure-24-system-recall-cross-contamination-risk.
“Roche MagNA Pure 24 System Recall: Cross-contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/71221-roche-magna-pure-24-system-recall-cross-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1956-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1956-2018%22&limit=1).
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. recalled the MagNA Pure 24 System on May 2, 2018, after cross-contamination of samples was reported, according to the FDA. The agency announced the Class II recall due to risks associated with the existing protocol on the system.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Roche
Product: MagNA Pure 24 System
GMMI: 07290519001
Device Identifier: 07613336106174
The hazard
Cross-contamination of samples has been reported when running the existing protocol on the system with the rack-based purification run, according to the FDA. The record does not report specific incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. has had 10 other recalls since October 27, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Roche cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Flu Assay Recall (2022-12-21), Roche cobas 5800 PCR device recall (2022-09-08), and Roche cobas LiatSystem recall (2021-11-16). Other recent recalls of similar products include Baxter VOLARA System Recall (2026-08-03), Roche Elecsys Anti-TSHR Assay Recall (2025-11-21), and Roche cobas pro integrated solutions recall (2026-01-20).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 07290519001 on the MagNA Pure 24 System. The device is a clinical sample extractor used in laboratories for nucleic acid purification.
Brand
Roche
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Look for the model number 07290519001 on the device to confirm if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 12 states.
Named in the notice
Covered by “nationwide”
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: CA, GA, HI, IN, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NY, PA, VI, and WI. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1956-2018 (May 2, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1956-2018 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 21, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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