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Cobas b 221 (versions 5 and 6) Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. Due to Chemical component of the F3 Fluid pack and...

Date: December 18, 2014
Company: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Cobas b 221 (versions 5 and 6) Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer

Quantity: 103

Why Was This Recalled?

Chemical component of the F3 Fluid pack and environmental bacterial contamination causes a positive bias up to 39% at 4.1 mmol/l for the glucose measurement and 30% at 4.12 mmol/l for lactate. Urea readings are unaffected.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report