Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 15, 2019
Luminometer Malfunction May Cause Inability to Process MicroWell Assays on VITROS¿ Systems
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics recalled VITROS¿ 5600 Integrated System -Software V3.3.2 & below Product Code: 6802413 For… - a moderate-severity action.
VITROS¿ 5600 Integrated System -Software V3.3.2 & below Product Code: 6802413 For… was recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics in May 15, 2019. Reason: Luminometer Malfunction May Cause Inability to Process MicroWell Assays on VITROS¿ Systems. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1287-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Luminometer Malfunction May Cause Inability to Process MicroWell Assays on VITROS¿ Systems.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1287-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1287-2019) was formally reported on May 15, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 20, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Rochester, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 55 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Luminometer Malfunction May Cause Inability to Process MicroWell Assays on VITROS¿ Systems Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, S…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
55 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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Luminometer Malfunction May Cause Inability to Process MicroWell Assays on VITROS¿ Systems
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1287-2019 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2019 |
| Date initiated | February 20, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics |
| Firm location | Rochester, NY |
| Affected scope | 55 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,The Net… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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