FDAClass IIJanuary 20, 2016

VITROS 5600 Chemistry System recall: Software Issue

VITROS 5600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750009916, Software Product Code 6802864, Software Version…

Why was VITROS 5600 Chemistry System recalled?

Software anomaly may allow VITROS Systems to sample and process assays while the fluids and reagent temperatures are not in the required temperature range for optimal processing. When this intermittent issue occurs, the VITROS Systems continue to operate and process results without notification to the User, possibly producing erroneous results.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Software Version 3.2 and below; Serial Numbers J56000024 - J56002309

Product
VITROS 5600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750009916, Software Product Code 6802864, Software Version…
Recalling firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Quantity
Domestic: 1083, Foreign: 999
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Puerto Rico, and foreign distribution to: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and Venezuela.
Recall date
January 20, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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