Z-1106-2013Class II

VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Product Code 6801375 and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished, Product...

Name: Z-1106-2013 VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Product Code 6801375 and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished, Product...
Creator: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Published: 2013-02-07
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / initiated 2013-02-07 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics began a recall of VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Product Code 6801375 and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished, Product Code 6801890. Intended for use in the measurement... on 2013-02-07. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (OCD) determined that extension springs on some VITROS Systems may be out of its manufacturing specifications. Extension springs are part of the slide alignment guide assembly. During an...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1106-2013
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-02-07
Posted: 2013-04-13
Terminated: 2017-04-20
Recalling firm: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product: VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Product Code 6801375 and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished, Product Code 6801890. Intended for use in the measurement of a variety of chemistry analytes.
Product code: JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (OCD) determined that extension springs on some VITROS Systems may be out of its manufacturing specifications. Extension springs are part of the slide alignment guide assembly. During an internal evaluation in its manufacturing facility, it was discovered that an extension spring had insufficient force. If the extension spring does not provide sufficient force, MicroSlides may not be properly positioned within the MicroSlide incubator which has the potential to cause imprecise results. Extension springs are just one component in the slide alignment assembly. OCD's evaluation determined that the probability of an out of specification extension spring alone adversely affecting results is unlikely.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to the consignees on 2/07/13. On/about 2/07/13, OCD trained service personnel started to perform an assessment of all the VITROS System(s) in End-User facilities worldwide to determine if the extension springs are out of manufacturing specifications. In addition, the slide alignment guides will also be inspected. If the extension springs are out of specification they will be replaced. Consignees will also be provided with a communication that explains the issue.
Quantity in commerce: VITROS 5,1 FS: USA: 670 units, Foreign: 1249 units; VITROS 5,1 FS Refurbished: USA: 52 units, Foreign: 2 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution- USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.
Product codes and lots: VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Serial Numbers: 34000119 through 34002273; VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished Serial Numbers: 34000133, 34001240, 34000193, 34001243, 34000212, 34001248, 34000316, 34001251, 34000318, 34001274, 34000337, 34001297, 34000360, 34001311, 34000420, 34001317, 34000451, 34001345, 34000478, 34001378, 34000495, 34001389, 34000497, 34001390, 34000529, 34001396, 34000538, 34001422, 34000552, 34001472, 34000557, 34001504, 34000596, 34001569, 34000601, 34001572, 34000631, 34001589, 34000642, 34001610, 34000799, 34001633, 34000805, 34001668, 34000833, 34001809, 34000851, 34001840, 34000893, 34001850, 34000947, 34001897, 34001172, 34001218

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1106-2013
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1106-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-04-24	2013-04-13
Z-1107-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-04-24	2013-04-13
Z-1108-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-04-24	2013-04-13

Product code JJE

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