Recall Z-1914-2016 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750002740; and VITROS 5600 Integrated System (refurbished), Catalog Number 6802915, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750007110; IVD.
| Date | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics confirmed a software timing anomaly in which the VITROS 3600 and 5600 Systems may unexpectedly aspirate from or dispense into an unintended sample that may lead to erroneous or contaminated results. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | On 4/6/2016,URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letters (Ref. CL2016-076, dated 4/06/2016) were sent via FedEx overnight and/or US Postal Service Priority Mail (only to those consignees who provided a PO Box as an address) to all customers who received the affected product and advised them of the issue and the required actions. Follow enclosed instructions to help decrease the probability of the software anomaly until the software update is installed. Discuss any concerns with previously report results with their Laboratory Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action. I |
| Quantity | VITROS 5600: US: 1161 units, Foreign: 1063 units; VITROS 5600 Refurbished: US: 19 units, Foreign: 38 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Puerto Rico and Foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K081543 | VITROS IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS TSH REAGENT PACK AND CALIBRATORS, VITROS 5600 INTEGRATED SYSTEM Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc., Oct 23, 2008 |