Software Version 2.8 & Below on VITROS 5 recall: Software Issue
Software Version 2.8 & Below on VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems, Catalog Number 6801375, Global Trade Item Number 10758750001132, and VITROS 5,1 FS…
Why was Software Version 2.8 & Below on VITROS 5 recalled?
Software Anomaly; It is possible for the device to process samples with a cartridge other than the intended cartridge, potentially leading to erroneous patient results. If this anomaly occurred previously, an indication would be a series of results that were similar across multiple samples (i.e., results could be believable or outside of the Reportable Range for the intended assay).
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 2.8 & Below; VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Serial Numbers 34000119 - 34002323; VITROS 5,1 Refurbished: Serial Numbers - Domestic S/Ns: 34000133, 34000193, 34000197, 34000212, 34000285, 34000316, 34000318, 34000337, 34000360, 34000420, 34000451, 34000464, 34000478, 34000495, 34000497, 34000529, 34000538, 34000552, 34000557, 34000590, 34000596, 34000601, 34000631, 34000642, 34000761, 34000799, 34000805, 34000833, 34000851, 34000893, 34000946, 34000947, 34001006, 34001172, 34001218, 34001240, 34001243, 34001248, 34001251, 34001274, 34001297, 34001311, 34001317, 34001345, 34001378, 34001379, 34001389, 34001390, 34001396, 34001422, 34001472, 34001504, 34001569, 34001572, 34001589, 34001610, 34001612, 34001626, 34001633, 34001668, 34001755, 34001809, 34001840, 34001850, 34001875, 34001897; Foreign S/Ns: 34000123, 34000143, 34000191, 34000215, 34000219, 34000235, 34000251, 34000256, 34000260, 34000261, 34000319, 34000331, 34000380, 34000382, 34000406, 34000408, 34000412, 34000426, 34000431, 34000454, 34000464, 34000473, 34000501, 34000523, 34000530, 34000541, 34000542, 34000546, 34000548, 34000553, 34000558, 34000576, 34000577, 34000584, 34000585, 34000609, 34000612, 34000615, 34000616, 34000617, 34000618, 34000620, 34000625, 34000637, 34000644, 34000672, 34000744, 34000745, 34000755, 34000759, 34000776, 34000793, 34000800, 34000814, 34000831, 34000844, 34000846, 34000852, 34000856, 34000870, 34000876, 34000887, 34000892, 34000902, 34000912, 34000920, 34000938, 34000956, 34000969, 34000976, 34001007, 34001009, 34001044, 34001045, 34001071, 34001075, 34001098, 34001099, 34001111, 34001129, 34001154, 34001161, 34001171, 34001182, 34001204, 34001208, 34001212, 34001234, 34001247, 34001254, 34001271, 34001278, 34001284, 34001288, 34001289, 34001293, 34001298, 34001301, 34001316, 34001325, 34001337, 34001340, 34001348, 34001367, 34001369, 34001399, 34001400, 34001407, 34001410, 34001416, 34001423, 34001427, 34001429, 34001457, 34001490, 34001518, 34001526, 34001551, 34001573, 34001580, 34001581, 34001582, 34001587, 34001589, 34001594, 34001610, 34001618, 34001623, 34001627, 34001673, 34001688, 34001693, 34001725, 34001738, 34001790, 34001796, 34001810, 34001822, 34001831, 34001833, 34001849, 34001855, 34001859, 34001860, 34001867, 34001871, 34001872, 34001881, 34001905, 34001916, 34001923, 34001995. --- PLEASE NOTE: The serial numbers are sequential, but not all analyzers are released for distribution. Therefore, the amount of each system manufactured may not equal the amount of each system distributed.
- Product
- Software Version 2.8 & Below on VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems, Catalog Number 6801375, Global Trade Item Number 10758750001132, and VITROS 5,1 FS…
- Recalling firm
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
- Quantity
- VITROS 5.1 System: Domestic - 909; Foreign - 1250; 5,1 Refurbished: Domestic - 66 units, Foreign - 152
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Puerto Rico, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.
- Recall date
- May 6, 2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)