FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System (Software Version 2.4.1 & Below. Product Usage: The CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System is a general purpose laboratory instrument used with immunomagnetic reagents that capture and enrich target cells, and labeling reagents that differentiate cells in whole blood. Cell analyzers such as the CellTracks Analyzer II, CellSpotter System, flow cytometers or microscopes may be used for cell identification and enumeration. The system is fit for in vitro diagnostic use. In the CellTracks AutoPrep System software 2.4.1 release notes Pub. No. J40135EN issued 2012-03-26 page 2, the document states that a new feature unique to software 2.4.1 allows the used to modify a batch in a new way. The user has additional optional fields in the edit sample information dialog box that allows one to enter expanded sample and patient information. The user can also edit the patient management setting for selected samples if not all samples have the same designation.

Recall: Z-1949-2013 · Reported August 21, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1949-2013
Event ID
64304
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Veridex, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
August 21, 2013
Initiation Date
December 28, 2012
Classification Date
August 10, 2013
Termination Date
August 11, 2015
Address
1001 US Route 202, Raritan, NJ, 08869-0606, United States

Description

CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System (Software Version 2.4.1 & Below. Product Usage: The CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System is a general purpose laboratory instrument used with immunomagnetic reagents that capture and enrich target cells, and labeling reagents that differentiate cells in whole blood. Cell analyzers such as the CellTracks Analyzer II, CellSpotter System, flow cytometers or microscopes may be used for cell identification and enumeration. The system is fit for in vitro diagnostic use. In the CellTracks AutoPrep System software 2.4.1 release notes Pub. No. J40135EN issued 2012-03-26 page 2, the document states that a new feature unique to software 2.4.1 allows the used to modify a batch in a new way. The user has additional optional fields in the edit sample information dialog box that allows one to enter expanded sample and patient information. The user can also edit the patient management setting for selected samples if not all samples have the same designation.

Reason

Veridex, LLC has received a report that a patient's demographics were incorrectly associated with another patient's identification (PID) number. The purpose of this notification is to inform you of the issue and provide instructions to help prevent an occurrence on your CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System and CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II.

Code Info

CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System (Software Version 2.4.1 & Below). Product Code: CT4297B (9541).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Singapore, England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Quantity

US: 82 Units; Ex-US 78 Units.