CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 13 Mar 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Vitros 4600 Chemistry System recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Vitros 4600 Chemistry System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Jan 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1230-2024
- FDA event ID
- 93927
- Recalling firm
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jan 2024
- FDA classified
- 1 Mar 2024
- Reported
- 13 Mar 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 26 Jan 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 13 Mar 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
A software defect affecting VITROS Systems running VITROS Software Versions 3.8.0 and 3.8.1 causes the Configurable Westgard Rules to not report as expected. When a new control is defined, configurable Westgard rules, if selected, are not flagged or reported with the applicable QC results if the statistical criteria is met. This may result in acceptance of QC results that do not meet acceptance criteria, which may cause erroneous patient results to be reported.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
VITROS 4600 Chemistry System Catalog Nos. 6802445 (regular) and 6900440 (refurbished)
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A software defect affecting VITROS Systems running VITROS Software Versions 3.8.0 and 3.8.1 causes the Configurable Westgard Rules to not report as expected. When a new control is defined, configurable Westgard rules, if selected, are not flagged or reported with the applicable QC results if the statistical criteria is met. This may result in acceptance of QC results that do not meet acceptance criteria, which may cause erroneous patient results to be reported.
Which lots are affected?
VITROS System Software Versions 3.8.0 or 3.8.1 Regular UDI-DI 10758750012343 Refurbished UD-DI 10758750033201 Serial Numbers: US: J46000208 J46000209 J46000240 J46000497 J46000864 J46000865 J46000898 J46001030 J46001064 J46001125 J46001132 J46001293 J46001462 J46001703 J46001704 OUS: J46000150 J46000933 J46000162 J46001029 J46000190 J46001041 J46000247 J46001042 J46000296 J46001087 J46000393 J46001119 J46000410 J46001186 J46000478 J46001187 J46000499 J46001210 J46000531 J46001217 J46000564 J46001289 J46000617 J46001541 J46000772 J46001565 J46000788 J46001571 J46000800 J46001609 J46000801 J46001629 J46000812 J46001639 J46000821 J46001645 J46000855 J46001680 J46000859 J46000948 J46000861 J46000983 J46000910
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 93927This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Vitros XT 7600 Integrated System recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Vitros XT 7600 Integrated System recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Device Malfunction | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Vitros 5600 Integrated System recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Device Malfunction | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Vitros 3600 Immunodiagnostic System recalled | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Device Malfunction | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Vitros XT 3400 Chemistry System recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
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All 311| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device | CLASS II | Chemistry Products LAC Slides recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Vitros Chemistry Products LAC Slides recalled | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Vitros Chemistry Products Ca Slides recalled | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Vitros Chemistry Products CHE Slides (Japan) recalled | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Labeling Errors | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Vitros Chemistry Products CHE Slides recalled | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics | Labeling Errors | Nationwide |
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