BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall 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 · Initiated December 28, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1949-2013
    Event Number
    64304
    Firm
    Veridex, LLC
    FEI Number
    3004619490
    Product Code
    NQI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    December 28, 2012
    Posted
    August 10, 2013
    Terminated
    August 11, 2015
    Address
    1001 US Route 202, Raritan, NJ, 08869-0606

    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.

    Action

    Veridex sent an Important Product Correction Notification letter dated December 28, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the Confirmation of Receipt form. For questions contact Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.

    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.