Recall Z-2544-2015 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Catalog Number/Product Code 6801375, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750001132, and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished, Catalog Number/Product Code 6801890, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750001644, IVD --- Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc. The VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System with enGEN Laboratory Automation System is intended for use in the in vitro quan
| Date | Sep 2, 2015 (initiated Jun 30, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Software anomaly may occur during the installation of an Assay Data Diskette (ADD) using Software Versions 2.2.1 through 2.8. If the user is utilizing User- Configured (Modified) parameters, ALL default settings are restored in the VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System from the ADD instead of retaining the user modified parameters. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | The firm, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION" letter dated 6/30/15 and response forms to customers via FedEx overnight courier, e-mail (ORTHO PLUS e-Communications) and/or via US Postal Service overnight letter on 6/30/2015. Foreign affiliates were informed by email on 6/30/2015 of the issue and instructed to notify their consignees of the issue and required actions. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the required actions and complete and return the Confirmation of Receipt-Respons |
| Quantity | Catalog 6801375: Domestic 919; Foreign 1251; Catalog 6801890: Domestic 63, Foreign 147 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K031924 | VITROS 5,1 FS CHEMISTRY SYSTEM, VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS DHDL REAGENT PACK, CALIBRATOR KIT 19, FS CALIBRATOR 1 Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Aug 7, 2003 |