Class 2 Device Recall enGen Laboratory Automation System

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 06, 2015
• Date Posted: June 08, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on May 25, 2018
• Recall Number: Z-1724-2015
• Recall Event ID: 71174
• 510(K)Number: K063144
• Product Classification: Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
• Product: enGen Laboratory Automation System (enGen System), Product Code ENGEN, configured with all of the following system components: Recapper Caps (Product Codes 952238 or 6844286 only), Recapper Module (230V) or Recapper Module (110V) (Product Codes 952036-EG or 952136-EG), Rack Entry and Exit Module and/or Rack Exit Module (Product Codes 952020-EG/6844086 or 952019-EG/6844103), Storage Rack Slim 100 positions or Storage Rack 180 positions (Product Codes 952075 or 952073). ; ; COMMON NAME: enGen Track System. The enGen Lab Automation System is a modification to VITROS Analyzers that includes the addition of an automated track sub-system (TCAutomation) for pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management.
• Code Information: Serial Numbers: J89134, JIM341226, 341516, JIM342964, JIM340432, JIM340814, IM341243, JIM336912, J271265, J271369, J271372, J271267, J85208, JIM342217, J7023890, J7023841, J7025007, J7024894, J7023648, J7021530, J57662, J8006290, J75685, J30370, J3055510, J3055507, JIM341820, JIM341679, JIM341174, JIM340667, JIM-341592, JIM336957, JIM341477, JIM336855, JIM334236, JIM341415, JIM341392, JIM340934, JIM336167, JIM342249, JIM341750, JIM341426, JIM334527, JIM341021, JIM340658.
• 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: Recapper Caps may fall off of, or be knocked from sample tubes placed in the storage racks of entry/exit modules. The gripper may grab a tube at the wrong height and drop the tube in the Rack Entry/Exit or Rack Exit module. These situations may result in splashing of bio-hazardous fluid. Sample cross-contamination may occur with an uncapped tube in the rack.
• FDA Determined Cause: Component change control
• Action: On 5/06/2015, a customer letter (Ref. CL2015-092) with recommendation to prevent this issue was sent to all customers in the US with enGen Systems via FedEx or US Priority Mail (for Post Office Box addresses) or by email to subscribers of ORTHO PLUS e-Communications. Foreign affiliate consignees were notified by e-mail on 5/06/2015 informing them of the issue. For questions, please call Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311 at any time.
• Quantity in Commerce: 45 units worldwide (Domestic: 19 units, Foreign: 26)
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
• 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, Inc.