Date Initiated by Firm |
September 29, 2005 |
Date Posted |
November 15, 2005 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 31, 2007 |
Recall Number |
Z-0137-06 |
Recall Event ID |
33848 |
510(K)Number |
K962919
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Product Classification |
Fluorometer, For Clinical Use - Product Code KHO
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Product |
Vitros ECi Immunodiagnostic System, sold as Cat. #863 3893; Cat. #192 2814 (Vitros ECiQ), and Cat. #680 1059 (recertified Vitros ECi) when using Vitros Anti-HBc IgM Reagent Packs and Anti-HAV IgM Reagent Packs. NOTE: These 3 catalog numbers of Vitros ECi represent the original unit, an updated unit with cosmetic changes only, and refurbished units. |
Code Information |
All Vitros ECi units currently on the market (software version 3.1 or lower). |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics 100 Indigo Creek Drive Rochester NY 14626
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For Additional Information Contact |
Judy M. Strzepek 908-218-8524
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
When using Vitro ECi Immunodiagnostic System with Vitros Anti-HBc IgM Reagent Packs and Anti-HAV IgM Reagent Packs, results of the 1st of two required re-test replicates may be negtively biased.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
Letters dated 9/29/2005 issued to all domestic customers of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ systems and to Ortho/J&J foreign affiliates. Customers instructed to immediately discontinue using reflex processing to the VITROS Anti-HBc IgM and VITROS Anti-HAV reagent packs. |
Quantity in Commerce |
3,507 Vitros ECi units distributed |
Distribution |
Nationwide and worldwide distribution of the VITROS ECi Immunodiagnostic systems. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = KHO and Original Applicant = JOHNSON & JOHNSON CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
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