FDA recall record

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Software Version 2.8 & Below on VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems recall — FDA Z-1521-2015

Software Anomaly; It is possible for the device to process samples with a cartridge other than the intended cartridge, potentially leading to erroneous…

Class IIclassification
Z-1521-2015official record ID
May 6, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1521-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmOrtho-Clinical Diagnostics
Report dateMay 6, 2015
Recall initiation dateMar 10, 2015
QuantityVITROS 5.1 System: Domestic - 909; Foreign - 1250; 5,1 Refurbished: Domestic - 66 units, Foreign - 152
LocationRochester, NY, United States

Official product description

Software Version 2.8 & Below on VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems, Catalog Number 6801375, Global Trade Item Number 10758750001132, and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished, Catalog Number 6801890, Global Trade Item Number 10758750001644; IVD. Intended for use in the in vitro quantitative, semi quantitative, and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using VITROS Chemistry Products MicroSlides and VITROS Chemistry Products MicroTip Reagents.

Why the product was recalled

Software Anomaly; It is possible for the device to process samples with a cartridge other than the intended cartridge, potentially leading to erroneous patient results. If this anomaly occurred previously, an indication would be a series of results that were similar across multiple samples (i.e., results could be believable or outside of the Reportable Range for the intended assay).

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Puerto Rico, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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