The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2143-2016·Announced 2016-07-20

Ortho-Clinical enGen Laboratory Automation System Software Recall

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 30 enGen Laboratory Automation Systems due to a software error that displays incorrect interpretive text for certain test results.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a software display error regarding interpretive text terminology, not a direct safety hazard or misdiagnosis of a critical condition.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 30 units of the enGen Laboratory Automation System, Product Code engen, in the United States. The recall affects software versions enGen Select 3.2 and above and enGen Custom 2.0 and above. The systems were distributed nationwide.

The recall is due to a software defect in the enGEN .gsb file. When a user selects the Comment or Interpretation option and numerical results fall between Negative and Reactive, the system incorrectly displays the interpretive text as "Borderline" and sends this incorrect text to the Laboratory Information System (LIS). The Instructions for Use (IFU) state that the correct interpretation term for these numerical result values is "Retest?". This terminology difference applies to US Markets only.

No specific instructions for consumers are provided in the source text, as this is a medical device recall affecting laboratory equipment. Affected units are identified by specific serial numbers/J numbers listed in the recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
enGen Laboratory Automation System, Product Code engen, Software Versions enGen Select 3.2 and Above and enGen Custom 2.0 and Above; IVD
Affected units
30

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Software Versions enGen Select 3.2 and Above and enGen Custom 2.0 and Above
  • Serial Numbers/J Numbers: JIM341866
  • JIM341820
  • JIM341679
  • JIM341352
  • JIM343421
  • JIM341174
  • JIM336745
  • JIM340667
  • JIM338283
  • JIM-341592
  • JIM336957
  • JIM341996
  • JIM342334
  • JIM343694
  • JIM336855
  • JIM334236
  • JIM341415
  • JIM341392
  • JIM336481

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.