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Viva-ProE Systems, Model # 6003-670, UDI: 03661540600357 - Product Usage: The ELITech Clinical Systems Selectra ProM is an automated clinical chemistry system intended for use in clinical laboratories. It is intended to be used for a variety of assay methods that have been applied to spectrophotometric and electrochemical techniques. The system has two core modules: one consisting of a spectrophoto-metric system for measurement of analytes using spectrophotometric techniques, such as end point,

Reported: October 9, 2019 Initiated: July 12, 2016 #Z-2764-2019 89 units units

ELITech Group B.V. issued this FDA Devices recall on October 9, 2019. Classified as Low severity (Class III). Approximately 89 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: Software malfunction; The action being taken due to the device becoming inoperable due to software lockup.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2764-2019) was formally reported on October 9, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 12, 2016. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. ELITech Group B.V. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Spankeren, N/A. Federal records indicate 89 units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Software malfunction; The action being taken due to the device becoming inoperable due to software lockup. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution including the state of NY.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 7 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Low

Units Affected

89 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Viva-ProE Systems, Model # 6003-670, UDI: 03661540600357 - Product Usage: The ELITech Clinical Systems Selectra ProM is an automated clinical chemistry system intended for use in clinical laboratories. It is intended to be used for a variety of assay methods that have been applied to spectrophotometric and electrochemical techniques. The system has two core modules: one consisting of a spectrophoto-metric system for measurement of analytes using spectrophotometric techniques, such as end point, rate and turbidometric assays. The second module is an electro-meter used for measurement of electrolytes.

Reason for Recall

Software malfunction; The action being taken due to the device becoming inoperable due to software lockup.

Details

Recalling Firm
ELITech Group B.V.
Units Affected
89 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including the state of NY.
Location
Spankeren, N/A

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2764-2019
Date reported October 9, 2019
Date initiated July 12, 2016
Recalling firm ELITech Group B.V.
Units affected 89 units
Distribution US Nationwide distribution including the state of NY.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

89 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Viva-ProE Systems, Model # 6003-670, UDI: 03661540600357 - Product Usage: The ELITech Clinical Systems Selectra ProM is an automated clinical chemistry system intended for use in clinical laboratories. It is intended to be used for a variety of assay methods that have been applied to spectrophotometric and electrochemical techniques. The system has two core modules: one consisting of a spectrophoto-metric system for measurement of analytes using spectrophotometric techniques, such as end point, rate and turbidometric assays. The second module is an electro-meter used for measurement of electrolytes.. Recalled by ELITech Group B.V.. Units affected: 89 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Software malfunction; The action being taken due to the device becoming inoperable due to software lockup.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 9, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-2764-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution including the state of NY..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2764-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).