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Cobas KRAS Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Product Recalled by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Due to During the real-time stability testing for the cobas...

Date: February 24, 2012
Company: Roche Molecular Systems, 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 Molecular Systems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Cobas KRAS Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Product Usage: Usage: The Cobas KRAS Mutation Test, for use with the Cobas 4800 System, is a real-time PCR test intended for the identification of mutations in codons 12, 13 and 61 of the KRAS gene in DNA derived from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human colorectal cancer (CRC).

Quantity: 264 kits to 13 EU countries; 2 kits to Canada and 33 kits to 11 countries in the Rest of the World

Why Was This Recalled?

During the real-time stability testing for the cobas KRAS Mutation Test on the commercial lot PO6778, it was identified that the kit was just within specifications for the codon 61 peak height ratio, and that the kit has trended towards the upper specification limit at the 6 month time point but did passed the 6 month stability testing. The kit is labeled for 9 months shelf life stability. The d

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution - including the countries of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Greenland, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, S. Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan and Turkey.

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