Brand Name: VITROS Product Name: VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Model/Catalog Number: 6802783 (New), 6802914 (Certified/Refurbished), 6904000 (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
- Company
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- December 19, 2024
- Posted
- January 21, 2025
- Recall Number
- Z-1007-2025
- Quantity
- 981 units (99 US, 882 OUS)
- Firm Location
- Rochester, NY
Reason for Recall
The VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic 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.
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.
Lot / Code Info
Lot Code: VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Product Code: 6802783 (New) UDI: 10758750002979 VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (Certified/Refurbished) Product Code: 6802914 UDI: 10758750002979 VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (China) Product Code: 6904000 UDI: 10758750035779 Range of installed serial numbers:36000004-36001776 Manufacture date range: June 2008 to present Distribution date range; June 2008 to present Total systems currently installed in the US: 99 Total systems currently installed outside the US: 882 Note1: The catalogue number 6802783 is used to denote the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System. Catalogue number 6802914 is used to denote the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System that have been refurbished, these systems can also be referred to as certified. A VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Certified/Refurbished maintains its original serial number through the refurbishment/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.
Root Cause
Software Design Change
Action Taken
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.