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Class II Recall

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System Catalog Nos. 6802445 (regular) and 6900440 (refurbished)

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for VITROS 4600 Chemistry System Catalog Nos. 6802445 (regular) and 6900440 (refurbi by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.. Reason: A software defect affecting VITROS Systems running VITROS Software Versions 3.8.1 causes QC baseline statistics to not update as expected when changed.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1225-2024

Action Date

2024-03-13

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System Catalog Nos. 6802445 (regular) and 6900440 (refurbished)

Lot/Code Info: VITROS System Software Version 3.8.1 Regular UDI-DI 10758750012343 Refurbished UD-DI 10758750033201 Serial Numbers US: J46000240 J46000898 J46001030 J46001293 OUS: J46000150 J46001041 J46000190 J46001042 J46000499 J46001186 J46000564 J46001187 J46000801 J46001210 J46000821 J46001217 J46000910 J46001289 J46000933 J46001639 J46001029 J46001645

Quantity Affected: 4 US; 18 OUS

Reason for Recall

A software defect affecting VITROS Systems running VITROS Software Versions 3.8.1 causes QC baseline statistics to not update as expected when changed by the user. This may cause erroneous patient results to be reported.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MO, NE, NY, OH, OR, SC, SD, TX, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, France, and Belgium.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-01-26

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 225 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-1225-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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