Brand Name: VITROS Product Name: VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Model/Catalog Number: 6844461 (New)...
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc. began a recall of Brand Name: VITROS Product Name: VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Model/Catalog Number: 6844461 (New), 6272222 (Certified), 6904003 (China) Software Version... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System software versions 3.8.0 may not correctly notify users if the Signal Reagent Pack exceeds the on-board and/or shelf-life expiration date. This could result in the use of expired...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as software.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1006-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
- Product
- Brand Name: VITROS Product Name: VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Model/Catalog Number: 6844461 (New), 6272222 (Certified), 6904003 (China) Software Version: version 3.8.0 or higher Product Description: In vitro diagnostic chemistry analyzer. FDA 3 letter product code: JJE Component: No, not a component
- Product code
- JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
- Reason for recall
- The VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System software versions 3.8.0 may not correctly notify users if the Signal Reagent Pack exceeds the on-board and/or shelf-life expiration date. This could result in the use of expired products, which would increase the risk of no results or erroneous results from the instrument.
- Root cause tag
- software
- FDA root cause
- Software Design Change
- Action
- On December 19, 2024 URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letters were sent to customers. REQUIRED ACTION " Do not use expired Signal Reagent packs. See the Questions & Answers section for more details. " Complete the enclosed Confirmation of Receipt form no later than December 31, 2024. " Save this notification with your User Documentation or post this notification by each VITROS 3600/5600/XT 7600 System in your laboratory until the issue has been resolved. Contact Information We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause your laboratory. If you have further questions, please contact Global Services Organization at 1-800-421-3311. To report adverse events, contact your local Global Services Organization. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm, 1-800-332-1088.
- Quantity in commerce
- 1,893 units (994 US, 899 OUS)
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot Code: VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Product Code: 6844461 (New) UDI: 10758750012343 VITROS XT 7600 System (Certified) Product Code: 6272222 UDI: 10758750012343 Lot Code: VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Product Code: 6904003 (China) UDI: 10758750035809 Range of installed serial numbers:76000001-76002199 Manufacture date range: July 2018 to present Distribution date range; July 2018 to present Total systems currently installed in the US: 994 Total systems currently installed outside the US: 899 Note1: The catalogue number 6844461 is used to denote the VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System. Catalogue number 6272222 is used to denote VITROS XT 7600 System Certified. A VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System maintains its original serial number through the certification process. Therefore, the manufacturing and distribution information for the two catalogue numbers will be combined. Note2: When manufactured the system s serial numbers are sequential, but not all analyzers are released for distribution and therefore not installed. The range of serial numbers provided includes the identified minimum and maximum in serial numbers associated with all currently installed systems. Therefore, the amount of each system manufactured may not equal the amount of each system installed. Additionally, not all serial numbers listed are associated with an active installed analyzer in use today. Note3: The value given for "Product Quantity Distributed" is the total number of active installed systems that are in use today. This number is known to fluctuate as individual systems are installed and/or decommissioned.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1005-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1006-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1007-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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