Cobas® C 303

Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics (NZ) Ltd
Product
cobas® c 303. [Device]. Affected: Multiple serial numbers
Reason
The manufacturer has received complaints where vacuum tubing of the cell rinse unit of the cobas® c 303 analytical unitprematurely deteriorated. Investigations confirmed the issue. In the event of small pinholes or cracks, no clearimpact on analytical performance was identified. However, in case of tubing rupture, the following can occur as aresult of the issue:, 1. Undetected leakage: Fluid may drip into random reaction cells., 2. Result impact: Increased risk of erroneous patient and QC results.
Classification
Class I
Category
medical device recall
Country
New Zealand
Agency
MEDSAFE
Recall date
2026-09-24
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory

Official recall notice from MEDSAFE

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