Z-0008-2024Class II

Proboscis/Piston Assembly, Part Number J55375, for VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System (Product Code 6801375)...

Name: Z-0008-2024 Proboscis/Piston Assembly, Part Number J55375, for VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System (Product Code 6801375)...
Creator: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Published: 2023-08-09
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / initiated 2023-08-09 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. began a recall of Proboscis/Piston Assembly, Part Number J55375, for VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System (Product Code 6801375), VITROS 5,1 Chemistry System (Refurbished) (Product... on 2023-08-09. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (QuidelOrtho) confirmed certain Proboscis/Piston Assemblies manufactured between 07-Apr-2022 (Date code: 040722) and 19-Dec-2022 (Date code: 121922) may not perform as intended due to an...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0008-2024
Classification: Class II
Status: Open, Classified
Initiated: 2023-08-09
Posted: 2023-10-02
Recalling firm: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product: Proboscis/Piston Assembly, Part Number J55375, for VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System (Product Code 6801375), VITROS 5,1 Chemistry System (Refurbished) (Product Code 6801890), VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (Product Code 6802783), VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (Refurbished) (Product Code 6802914), VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (Product Code 6802445), VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (Refurbished) (Product Code 6900440), VITROS 5600 Integrated System (Product Code 6802413), VITROS 5600 Integrated System (Refurbished) (Product Code 6802915), VITROS XT 3400 Chemistry System (Product Code 6844458), and VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System (Product Code 6844461)
Product code: JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (QuidelOrtho) confirmed certain Proboscis/Piston Assemblies manufactured between 07-Apr-2022 (Date code: 040722) and 19-Dec-2022 (Date code: 121922) may not perform as intended due to an out-of-specification barrel component. This may cause VITROS VersaTips and/or VITROS MicroTips to be improperly seated on the proboscis, which may result in falsely elevated Gentamicin and Valproic Acid assay results as well as an increased frequency of condition codes resulting in delayed patient results. The issue was identified by internal testing when reported instruments failed to pass release testing and were traced to the molded Proboscis part J56639 with date codes from 040722 onward.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action: An URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION dated 8/9/23 was sent to customers. To determine if your laboratory is using an Assembly that was manufactured within the affected date range, check the date code stamped into the barrel of the Assembly. Refer to the example image below to locate the date code on the barrel component of the Assembly. If your laboratory has an Assembly with a date code between 040722 - 121922, the Assembly is considered affected and must be replaced. REQUIRED ACTION " Determine if any of the impacted VITROS Systems in your laboratory are using an affected Proboscis/Piston Assembly by checking the date code stamped into the barrel component. Once a replacement Proboscis/Piston Assembly is received, discard all affected Assemblies within the date range of 040722 - 121922. " Determine if your inventory of VITROS spare parts contains any affected Proboscis/Piston Assemblies by checking the date code stamped into the barrel component. Once a replacement Proboscis/Piston Assembly is received, discard all affected Assemblies within the date range of 040722 - 121922. " Ensure your laboratory is performing the Leak/Hysteresis test during daily maintenance and performing Quality Control to ensure a properly functioning Proboscis/Piston Assembly until a replacement Assembly is available. " Complete the enclosed Confirmation of Receipt form no later than August 17, 2023. Upon receiving your completed Confirmation of Receipt form, QuidelOrtho will credit your account or send a replacement Proboscis/Piston Assembly (Part. No. J55375), if applicable. " Post this notification by each VITROS 5,1 FS/3600/4600/5600/XT 3400/XT 7600 System until this issue is resolved. " Please forward this notification if the affected product was distributed outside your facility. We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause your laboratory. If you have further questions, please contact our Global Services Organization at 1-800-421-3311.
Quantity in commerce: 9,860 assemblies
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Product codes and lots: Assemblies with a date code between 040722 - 121922

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0008-2024
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0008-2024	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2023-10-11	2023-10-02

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