[Recalled] VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Software Version 2.8 & Below Automates pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management for in vitro diagnostic use. VITROS Urine Assays: VITROS Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Ph
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Recall details
| Product | VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Software Version 2.8 & Below Automates pre-analytical and post-analytical sample and data management for in vitro diagnostic use. VITROS Urine Assays: VITROS Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Phosphorus (Phos) requires acidification pretreatment prior to urine assa |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1728-2015 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 06 April 2015 |
| EAN / barcode | 10758750001132 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Software anomaly regarding urine samples that require acidified pretreatment. The software has allowed urine samples for assays that require acidified pretreatment to be metered from the same sample container as assays that required no pretreatment when the sample was programmed.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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