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Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics recalls enGen (TM) Laboratory Automation System configured with Data Innovations, LLC Instrument Manager (TM) (IM) v8.06 --- For
Recalled June 11, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1677-2014 · Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Hazard
Software Anomaly: Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) has become aware that if a sample requires follow-up action, such as dilution or retesting due to a mechanical issue, it is possible for that sample to be routed to the sample storage drawer (Storage) prior to the completion of the necessary pending action. A delay in patient test result(s) reporting could occur as operator is not alerted that results have not been produced and that further actions are required. · FDA Class II
Units
Domestic: 20 units, Foreign: 61 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and the countries of Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.
Description
Software Anomaly: Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) has become aware that if a sample requires follow-up action, such as dilution or retesting due to a mechanical issue, it is possible for that sample to be routed to the sample storage drawer (Storage) prior to the completion of the necessary pending action. A delay in patient test result(s) reporting could occur as operator is not alerted that results have not been produced and that further actions are required.
Product
enGen (TM) Laboratory Automation System configured with Data Innovations, LLC Instrument Manager (TM) (IM) v8.06 --- For in vitro quantitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest --- Background: The enGen (TM) 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. In addition to an Automated Track Sub-system, the enGen (TM) System includes one or more VITROS Chemistry, Immunodiagnostic and/or Integrated Systems (clinical analyzers) as well as a Data Management Subsystem (Middleware), and a Software Configuration (gsb) File. The enGen System is typically interfaced with a Laboratory Information System (LIS) via connectivity facilitated at the Data Management Subsystem level.
Manufacturer(s)
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →