FDA Recall Terminated

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Product Code 6802413. Intended for use in the measurement of a variety of chemistry analytes.

Recall: Z-1108-2013 · Initiated February 7, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1108-2013
Event Number
64577
Firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
FEI Number
1000136573
Product Code
JJE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
February 7, 2013
Posted
April 13, 2013
Terminated
April 20, 2017
Address
100 Indigo Creek Dr, Rochester, NY, 14626-5101

Description

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Product Code 6802413. Intended for use in the measurement of a variety of chemistry analytes.

Reason

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (OCD) determined that extension springs on some VITROS Systems may be out of its manufacturing specifications. Extension springs are part of the slide alignment guide assembly. During an internal evaluation in its manufacturing facility, it was discovered that an extension spring had insufficient force. If the extension spring does not provide sufficient force, MicroSlides may not be properly positioned within the MicroSlide incubator which has the potential to cause imprecise results. Extension springs are just one component in the slide alignment assembly. OCD's evaluation determined that the probability of an out of specification extension spring alone adversely affecting results is unlikely.

Action

URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to the consignees on 2/07/13. On/about 2/07/13, OCD trained service personnel started to perform an assessment of all the VITROS System(s) in End-User facilities worldwide to determine if the extension springs are out of manufacturing specifications. In addition, the slide alignment guides will also be inspected. If the extension springs are out of specification they will be replaced. Consignees will also be provided with a communication that explains the issue.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution- USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.

Quantity

USA: 775 units, Foreign: 800 units