Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17438 |
| Brand Name: | Roche Cepheid LightCycler VZV Quality Kit |
| Model: | GMMI 04846788001 |
| Affected: | Lots: 70012381, 70012383, and 70012389 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Roche Diagnostics (NZ) Ltd 15 Rakino Way Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1644 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 363 622 |
| Manufacturer: | Cepheid AB |
| Issue: | Users are requested to discontinue the use and discard any remaining inventory of specific lots of the LightCycler® VZV Qual Kit, CE-IVD which, due to kit stability issues, can lead to invalid results. Due to the stability issues, Positive Control (PC) and Non-Template Control (NTC) failures may be generated. Previously generated, valid results do not need to be questioned or repeated. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 29/9/2014 |
