Recall Z-1950-2013— Veridex, LLC

Name: FDA recall Z-1950-2013
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2012-12-28

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Veridex, LLC, initiated 2012-12-28, terminated 2015-08-11. It names 2 FDA 510(k) clearances: K122821, K110406. Product: CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II (Software Version 2.5.1 & Below. Product Usage: The CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System is a general purpose laboratory instrument used with immunomagnetic reagents that capture and enrich target cells, and labeling reagents that differentiate cells in whole blood. Cell analyzers such as the CellTracks Analyzer II, CellSpotter System, flow cytometers or microscopes may be used for cell identification and enumeration. The system is fit for in vitro diagnostic use. In the CellTracks Analyzer II software 2.5.1 release notes Pub. No. J40136EN issued 2012-03-26 page 1, the document states that the edit patient sample information screen now includes a patient information section, a new feature unique to software 2.5.1. This section provides a drop down for patient race and cancer type. There are also separate fields for first and last name for both the physician and patient. There is no mention of the drop down patient ID box on the right side of the user interface which auto-populates previous sample data.. Reason: Veridex, LLC has received a report that a patient's demographics were incorrectly associated with another patient's identification (PID) number. The purpose of this notification is to inform you of the issue and provide instructions to help prevent an occurrence on your CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System and CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II..

Recalling firm: Veridex, LLC
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-12-28
Terminated: 2015-08-11
Firm location: Raritan, NJ, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

2 on FDA's record

K122821 — CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP SYSTEMVeridex, LLC·cleared 2012-12-13
K110406 — CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP SYSTEMVeridex, LLC·cleared 2012-01-20

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II (Software Version 2.5.1 & Below. Product Usage: The CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System is a general purpose laboratory instrument used with immunomagnetic reagents that capture and enrich target cells, and labeling reagents that differentiate cells in whole blood. Cell analyzers such as the CellTracks Analyzer II, CellSpotter System, flow cytometers or microscopes may be used for cell identification and enumeration. The system is fit for in vitro diagnostic use. In the CellTracks Analyzer II software 2.5.1 release notes Pub. No. J40136EN issued 2012-03-26 page 1, the document states that the edit patient sample information screen now includes a patient information section, a new feature unique to software 2.5.1. This section provides a drop down for patient race and cancer type. There are also separate fields for first and last name for both the physician and patient. There is no mention of the drop down patient ID box on the right side of the user interface which auto-populates previous sample data.

Reason for recall

Veridex, LLC has received a report that a patient's demographics were incorrectly associated with another patient's identification (PID) number. The purpose of this notification is to inform you of the issue and provide instructions to help prevent an occurrence on your CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System and CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II.

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