Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0967-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics |
| Report date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Quantity | 658 total: USA - 144, Foreign - 514 |
| Location | Rochester, NY, United States |
Official product description
VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System, Catalog Number 6802783, IVD --- Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Reagents.
Why the product was recalled
Software Anomaly: the firm has identified an anomaly with VITROS System Software Version 3.1 and below, and determined that the software may not properly identify an expired calibration.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, 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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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