Class 2 Device Recall VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 07, 2013
• Date Posted: April 13, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on April 20, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-1106-2013
• Recall Event ID: 64577
• 510(K)Number: K031924 K063144
• Product Classification: Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
• 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.
• Code Information: 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
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics; 100 Indigo Creek Dr; Rochester NY 14626-5101
• For Additional Information Contact: Ms. Jennifer Paine; 908-218-8776
• Manufacturer 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.
• FDA Determined 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.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JJE and Original Applicant = ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS; 510(K)s with Product Code = JJE and Original Applicant = Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.