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Class II Recall

Brand Name: VITROS Product Name: VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Model/Catalog Number: 6802783 (New), 6802914 (Cer

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Brand Name: VITROS Product Name: VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Model/Cat by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc.. Reason: The VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System software versions 3.8.0 may not correctly notify users if the Signal Reagent Pack exceeds the on-board and/or .

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1007-2025

Action Date

2025-01-29

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Brand Name: VITROS Product Name: VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Model/Catalog Number: 6802783 (New), 6802914 (Certified/Refurbished), 6904000 (China) Software Version: version 3.8.0 or higher Product Description: In vitro diagnostic chemistry analyzer. FDA 3 letter product code: JJE Component: no, not a component

Lot/Code Info: Lot Code: VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Product Code: 6802783 (New) UDI: 10758750002979 VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (Certified/Refurbished) Product Code: 6802914 UDI: 10758750002979 VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (China) Product Code: 6904000 UDI: 10758750035779 Range of installed serial numbers:36000004-36001776 Manufacture date range: June 2008 to present Distribution date range; June 2008 to present Total systems currently installed in the US: 99 Total systems currently installed outside the US: 882 Note1: The catalogue number 6802783 is used to denote the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System. Catalogue number 6802914 is used to denote the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System that have been refurbished, these systems can also be referred to as certified. A VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Certified/Refurbished maintains its original serial number through the refurbishment/certification process. Therefore, the manufacturing and distribution information for the two catalogue numbers will be combined. Note2: When manufactured the system s serial numbers are sequential, but not all analyzers are released for distribution and therefore not installed. The range of serial numbers provided includes the identified minimum and maximum in serial numbers associated with all currently installed systems. Therefore, the amount of each system manufactured may not equal the amount of each system installed. Additionally, not all serial numbers listed are associated with an active installed analyzer in use today. Note3: The value given for "Product Quantity Distributed" is the total number of active installed systems that are in use today. This number is known to fluctuate as individual systems are installed and/or decommissioned.

Quantity Affected: 981 units (99 US, 882 OUS)

Reason for Recall

The VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System software versions 3.8.0 may not correctly notify users if the Signal Reagent Pack exceeds the on-board and/or shelf-life expiration date. This could result in the use of expired products, which would increase the risk of no results or erroneous results from the instrument.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-12-19

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 249 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc. has 71 FDA actions in our database, including 67 recalls and 4 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc. have FDA actions?

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc. has 71 FDA actions in our database, including 67 recalls and 4 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1007-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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