Roche Diagnostics Corp. AVL Scientific Corp. brand 9180 SnapPak Type D, BP5206, for use only in the AVL 9180 electrolyte analyzer, Roche part number 03112357182. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
AVL Scientific Corp. brand 9180 SnapPak Type D, BP5206, for use only in the AVL 9180 electrolyte analyzer, Roche part number 03112357182.
Brand
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All units. (Sold only outside of the U.S. by Sysmex in Japan.)
Products Sold
All units. (Sold only outside of the U.S. by Sysmex in Japan.)
Roche Diagnostics Corp. is recalling AVL Scientific Corp. brand 9180 SnapPak Type D, BP5206, for use only in the AVL 9180 electrolyte ana due to A defective seam in the two chamber pouch may result in the mixing of reagents, which would either result in an inability to calibrate the analyzer or. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A defective seam in the two chamber pouch may result in the mixing of reagents, which would either result in an inability to calibrate the analyzer or would bias patient results.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Own name distributor consignees were notified on or about 1/3/05 via letter dated 12/21/04, and were requested to discontinue shipment of the product, notify all of their customers of the recall and to discard product. Roche consignees were notified via letter dated 12/21/04, requested to notify their customers if they had further distributed the product, and instructed to discard all inventory of product.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026