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VITROS 5600 Chemistry System, Software Version 3.2 & Below. Automates pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management for in vitro diagnostic use.

FDA Recall Z-1743-2015 · Posted 2015-06-09

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJJE
Date Initiated2015-04-06
Date Terminated2018-05-25
Product Quantity1895 units total (907 domestically & 988 internationally)

Reason for Recall

Software anomaly allows testing of multiple assays using a single urine specimen, regardless of the pretreatment requirements for each selected assay, potentially leading to biased patient results.

Firm Action

On April 6, 2015, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics distributed correction notification letters and response forms to their customers via courier service. All urine patient results that require pretreatment was advised to refer to the notice of correction for instructions. Correction notices should also be posted beside the device user documentation for easy reference. Customers were advised to complete and return the Confirmation of Receipt before April 20, 2015. Customers with questions may contact the Customer Technical Service at 1-800-421-3311 anytime..***CAPA***Since the Assay Data Disk (ADD) provides data tables that determine which assays can be tested from the same sample container, an updated ADD is being created to address the anomaly on the VITROS 4600 and 5600. The anomaly will be addressed with an updated ADD is uploaded and the revised ADD mitigates the issue totally. Anticipated date of availability TBD.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide), Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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