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Z-1108-2013Class II

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Product Code 6802413. Intended for use in the measurement of a variety of...

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

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics began a recall of VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Product Code 6802413. Intended for use in the measurement of a variety of chemistry analytes on . 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 , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1108-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product
VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Product Code 6802413. 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
USA: 775 units, Foreign: 800 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
Serial Numbers 56000118 through 56001583

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1108-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1106-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1107-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1108-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated