Roche recalls Modular E 170 analyzers that may give questionable results when using 13mm test tubes without adapters. Affected units have specific catalog numbers.
Complaints have been received concerning questionable results on analyzers due to customers utilizing sample 13 mm tubes without tube adapters.
Roche is recalling certain Modular E 170 analyzers because using 13mm test tubes without adapters can cause questionable test results. This affects healthcare facilities that use these analyzers for clinical testing.
Using 13mm test tubes without adapters can cause questionable test results. This happens because the analyzers require tube adapters for proper function with these tube sizes.
Healthcare facilities that use Roche Modular E 170 analyzers for clinical testing are most at risk. The recall applies to specific catalog numbers of these analyzers.
Check if your analyzer has catalog numbers: 03739040692, 03023109001, 05023599001, 05023572001, 03739040001, or 03023109973.
Ensure you are using tube adapters with 13mm test tubes when operating the analyzer.
Complaints have been received about questionable test results when using 13mm test tubes without adapters.
Catalog numbers: 03739040692, 03023109001, 05023599001, 05023572001, 03739040001, and 03023109973.
No, but you must use tube adapters with 13mm test tubes to avoid questionable results.
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Subject: Recall Z-1269-2018 — Roche Roche Hello, I own a Roche that is covered by recall Z-1269-2018 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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