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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, Software Version 3.2 & Below. Automates pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management for in vitro diagnostic use.

Reported: June 17, 2015 Initiated: April 6, 2015 #Z-1742-2015

Product Description

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, Software Version 3.2 & Below. Automates pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management for in vitro diagnostic use.

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.

Details

Units Affected
255 units total (131 domestically & 255 internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide), Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, Software Version 3.2 & Below. Automates pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management for in vitro diagnostic use.. Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. Units affected: 255 units total (131 domestically & 255 internationally).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 17, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1742-2015.