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Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. recalls Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 9 mL, R2 9 mL, For USA: CONTENT M Strept
Recalled April 6, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1276-2016 · Roche Diagnostics Operations
Hazard
Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not be used when monitoring patient being treated with fulvestrant. Customers should be informed that fulvestrant will increase the apparent concentration of estradiol in women being treated with this drug. If treatment with fulvestrant has been altered or discontinued as a result of falsely elevated e · FDA Class II
Units
23,630
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US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
Description
Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not be used when monitoring patient being treated with fulvestrant. Customers should be informed that fulvestrant will increase the apparent concentration of estradiol in women being treated with this drug. If treatment with fulvestrant has been altered or discontinued as a result of falsely elevated e
Product
Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 9 mL, R2 9 mL, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/ml; R1 Two biotinylated monoclonal anti-estradiol antibodies (rabbit) 2.5 ng/m and 4.5 ng/mL Mesterolone 130 ng/mL; R2 Estradiol derivative, labeled with ruthenium complex 4.5 ng/mL; Rx only Product Usage: Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of estradiol in human serum and plasma. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA is intended for use on Elecsys and cobas e immunoassay analyzers.
Manufacturer(s)
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →