PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750002740; and VITROS 5600 Integrated System (refurbished), Catalog Number 6802915, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750007110; IVD.

Reported: June 15, 2016 Initiated: April 6, 2016 #Z-1914-2016

Product Description

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750002740; and VITROS 5600 Integrated System (refurbished), Catalog Number 6802915, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750007110; IVD.

Reason for Recall

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics confirmed a software timing anomaly in which the VITROS 3600 and 5600 Systems may unexpectedly aspirate from or dispense into an unintended sample that may lead to erroneous or contaminated results.

Details

Units Affected
VITROS 5600: US: 1161 units, Foreign: 1063 units; VITROS 5600 Refurbished: US: 19 units, Foreign: 38 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico and Foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750002740; and VITROS 5600 Integrated System (refurbished), Catalog Number 6802915, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750007110; IVD.. Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. Units affected: VITROS 5600: US: 1161 units, Foreign: 1063 units; VITROS 5600 Refurbished: US: 19 units, Foreign: 38 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics confirmed a software timing anomaly in which the VITROS 3600 and 5600 Systems may unexpectedly aspirate from or dispense into an unintended sample that may lead to erroneous or contaminated results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 15, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1914-2016.