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Health product recall

ALB2 (Albumin Gen. 2) for Cobas C701 Analyzer

Starting date:
October 3, 2012
Posting date:
October 29, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15163

Recalled Products:

ALB2 (Albumin Gen. 2) for Cobas C701 Analyzer

Reason

Is related to a possible issue where patient and quality control albumin results may become erratic over time with a continuous throughput of more than 300 tests in a shift with deviations of up to 10%.

Affected products

ALB2 (Albumin Gen. 2) for Cobas C701 Analyzer

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

05166861190

Companies
Manufacturer
Troche Diagnostics Ltd.