Recall Z-0188-2013— Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Class III · Terminated

Class III FDA medical device recall by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., initiated 2012-07-31, terminated 2013-09-11. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Product Usage: The primary use of the cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test is the detection of the BRAF V600 mutations in DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human melanoma tissue. It is intended to be used as an aid in selecting melanoma patients whose tumors carry BRAF V600 mutations for treatment with Zelboraf (vemurafenib).. Reason: It was identified that BRAF controls dispositioned as "Internal Use Only" were incorrectly packaged into cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test CE-IVD kit lot R03607 and released for distribution. Two control batches manufactured during two process validation studies are involved: PV7711: BRAF Mutant (MUT) Control PV0853: BRAF Wild Type (WT) Control.

Recalling firm
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-07-31
Terminated
2013-09-11
Firm location
Branchburg, NJ, United States

Product description

cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Product Usage: The primary use of the cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test is the detection of the BRAF V600 mutations in DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human melanoma tissue. It is intended to be used as an aid in selecting melanoma patients whose tumors carry BRAF V600 mutations for treatment with Zelboraf (vemurafenib).

Reason for recall

It was identified that BRAF controls dispositioned as "Internal Use Only" were incorrectly packaged into cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test CE-IVD kit lot R03607 and released for distribution. Two control batches manufactured during two process validation studies are involved: PV7711: BRAF Mutant (MUT) Control PV0853: BRAF Wild Type (WT) Control

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