—#106733

Product

enGen(TM) Laboratory Automation Systems configured with Hettich Rotanta 46 RSC Robotic Centrifuges, Catalog # enGen -- Common/Usual Name: enGen(TM) Track System, Hettich Centrifuge -- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY --- For in vitro diagnostic use only. The VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System with enGen(TM) Laboratory Automation System is intended for use in the in vitro quantitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using both VITROS Chemistry Products Slides (colorimetric endpoint, rate, ion-selective electrode, and immunorate methods) and VITROS Chemistry Products MicroTip liquid reagents (spectrophotometric and spectrophotometric immunoassay methods).

FDA product code: JJE — Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K063144
Affected lot / code info: All enGen(TM) Laboratory Automation Systems configured with Hettich Rotanta 46 RSC Robotic Centrifuges.

Why it was recalled

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics received complaints of centrifuge buckets disconnecting from their supports during centrifugation when using the Hettich Rotanta 46 RSC Robotic Centrifuges, Models 4815, 4816 and 4817, that may be configured with enGen(TM) Laboratory Automation Systems.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics sent an Urgent Product Correction Notification letter dated April 28, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to post the enclosed attachment near their centrifuge as a reference. Clean and carefully inspect the suspension groove area of the centrifuge buckets for cracks as part of their weekly maintenance procedure. Careful to check for micro-cracks that may not be easily detectable. If any cracks/micro-cracks, corrosion or damage are present, they must immediately discontinue using the centrifuge and contact OCD Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311 to obtain replacements. OCD recommends that they do not exceed the manufacturer's relative centrifuge force (RCF) and run time limits for the blood collection devices used by their laboratory. Complete and return the attached Confirmation of Receipt Form. For questions regarding this recall call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-421-3311. .

Recalling firm

Firm: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Address: 100 Indigo Creek Drive, Rochester, New York 14626

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Chile, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Singapore and Spain.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-04-28
Posted by FDA: 2012-01-26
Terminated: 2018-07-02
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #106733. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.