FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

enGen Laboratory Automation Systems (enGen) with TCAutomation -- For in vitro quantitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest; for pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management. --- Background: The enGen Lab Automation System is a modification to VITROS Analyzers that includes the addition of an automated track sub-system (TCAutomation) for pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management. In addition to an Automated Track Sub-system, the enGen System includes one or more VITROS Chemistry, Immunodiagnostic and/or Integrated Systems (clinical analyzers) as well as a Data Management Subsystem (Middleware), and a Software Configuration (gsb) File. The enGen System is typically interfaced with a Laboratory Information System (LIS) via connectivity facilitated at the Data Management Subsystem level. The Bypass Module is an analyzer specific module that interfaces clinical analyzers to the enGen System and allows for aspirating patient samples directly from the clinical analyzers. A sample tube carrier sensor in the Bypass Module is used to detect sample tube carriers as they leave the metering location of the Bypass. If a tube carrier is not detected within a defined period of time (6.4 seconds) the next sample to be metered may not advance for processing.

Recall: Z-1738-2014 · Reported June 18, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1738-2014
Event ID
68270
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 18, 2014
Initiation Date
April 10, 2014
Classification Date
June 9, 2014
Termination Date
March 6, 2017
Address
100 Indigo Creek Dr, N/A, Rochester, NY, 14626-5101, United States

Description

enGen Laboratory Automation Systems (enGen) with TCAutomation -- For in vitro quantitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest; for pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management. --- Background: The enGen Lab Automation System is a modification to VITROS Analyzers that includes the addition of an automated track sub-system (TCAutomation) for pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management. In addition to an Automated Track Sub-system, the enGen System includes one or more VITROS Chemistry, Immunodiagnostic and/or Integrated Systems (clinical analyzers) as well as a Data Management Subsystem (Middleware), and a Software Configuration (gsb) File. The enGen System is typically interfaced with a Laboratory Information System (LIS) via connectivity facilitated at the Data Management Subsystem level. The Bypass Module is an analyzer specific module that interfaces clinical analyzers to the enGen System and allows for aspirating patient samples directly from the clinical analyzers. A sample tube carrier sensor in the Bypass Module is used to detect sample tube carriers as they leave the metering location of the Bypass. If a tube carrier is not detected within a defined period of time (6.4 seconds) the next sample to be metered may not advance for processing.

Reason

Software anomaly: potential for delay in the reporting of patient sample test results when using enGen with TCAutomation Software v2.6 , v3.2 and v3.5 Configured with Bypass Modules for ADVIA Centaur, Abbott Architect, VITROS and/or Tosoh AIA Systems.

Code Info

TCA Software versions 2.6 , 3.2 and 3.5 configured with Bypass Modules for ADVIA Centaur (R), Abbott Architect (TM), VITROS (R) and/or Tosoh AIA (R) Systems

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, and countries of: Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela

Quantity

Domestic - 31 units; Foreign - 77 units