PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ORTHO¿ Assay Software (OAS) Server, Catalog # 6842840 Usage: The ORTHO¿ Summit System (OSS) is a modular, integrated system for use with licensed blood screening tests. Consisting of networked processors and instruments linked together via a local area network, assay-specific pipetting protocols and ORTHO Assay Software (OAS), OSS automates many of the processing functions and data management requirements associated with ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) microplate testing.

Reported: July 10, 2013 Initiated: May 6, 2013 #Z-1651-2013

Product Description

ORTHO¿ Assay Software (OAS) Server, Catalog # 6842840 Usage: The ORTHO¿ Summit System (OSS) is a modular, integrated system for use with licensed blood screening tests. Consisting of networked processors and instruments linked together via a local area network, assay-specific pipetting protocols and ORTHO Assay Software (OAS), OSS automates many of the processing functions and data management requirements associated with ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) microplate testing.

Reason for Recall

There is evidence that an electrical short within the systems connector has caused an accumulation of heat which has radiated back through the wiring harness causing the wires and connectors to melt.

Details

Units Affected
31 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI & WV, and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, PR, Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ORTHO¿ Assay Software (OAS) Server, Catalog # 6842840 Usage: The ORTHO¿ Summit System (OSS) is a modular, integrated system for use with licensed blood screening tests. Consisting of networked processors and instruments linked together via a local area network, assay-specific pipetting protocols and ORTHO Assay Software (OAS), OSS automates many of the processing functions and data management requirements associated with ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) microplate testing.. Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. Units affected: 31 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There is evidence that an electrical short within the systems connector has caused an accumulation of heat which has radiated back through the wiring harness causing the wires and connectors to melt.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1651-2013.