Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27487 |
| Brand Name: | SARS-CoV- & Influenza A/B kit |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Roche Diagnostics (NZ) Ltd 15 Rakino Way Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1644 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 363 622 |
| Manufacturer: | Roche Diagnostics GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer received complaints alleging invalid and/or false positive results with the cobas® SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Test for use on the cobas® Liat® System for one or more targets (SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B). Update Version 2. The manufacturer has announce the availability of new mandatory software update version 3.3.1 for the cobas® Liat® System and an updated assay script (v1.1.0) for cobas® SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Test. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 23/3/2021 |
