Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics VITROS Hand-held Barcode Scanner, Catalog Number 6844210, for use with the following VITROS Systems: VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostics System, VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, VITROS 5600 Integrated System. This product is an accessory for use with VITROS Analyzer Systems. Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Product
VITROS Hand-held Barcode Scanner, Catalog Number 6844210, for use with the following VITROS Systems: VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostics System, VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, VITROS 5600 Integrated System. This product is an accessory for use with VITROS Analyzer Systems.
Brand
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 0914F11968, 0914F11969, 0914F11970, 0914F11971, 0914F11972, 0914F11973, 0914F11974, 0914F11975, 0914F11976, 0914F11977, 0914F11978, 0914F11979, 0914F11980, 0914F11981, 0914F11982, 0914F11983, 0914F11984, 0914F11985, 0914F11986, 0914F11987, 0914F11988, 0914F11989, 0914F11990, 0914F11997, 0914F12007, 0914F12016, 0914F12017, 0914F12020, 0914F12022, 0914F12028, 0914F12033, 0914F12037, 0914F12039, 0914F12040, 0914F12041, 0914F12046, 0914F12048, 0914F12049, 0914F12050, 0914F12053, 0914F12054, 0914F12055, 0914F12056, 0914F12057, 0914F12058, 0914F12059, 0914F12060, 0914F12061, 0914F12062, 0914F12063, 0914F12064, 0914F12065, 0914F12066, 0914F12067, 0914F12081, 0914F12082, 0914F12083, 0914F12084, 0914F12085, 0914F12086, 1014F12318, 1014F12319, 1014F12320, 1014F12321, 1014F12322, 1014F12323, 1014F12386, 1014F12387, 1014F12388, 1014F12389, 1014F12390, 1014F12391.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 0914F11968, 0914F11969, 0914F11970, 0914F11971, 0914F11972, 0914F11973, 0914F11974, 0914F11975, 0914F11976, 0914F11977, 0914F11978, 0914F11979, 0914F11980, 0914F11981, 0914F11982, 0914F11983, 0914F11984, 0914F11985, 0914F11986, 0914F11987, 0914F11988, 0914F11989, 0914F11990, 0914F11997, 0914F12007, 0914F12016, 0914F12017, 0914F12020, 0914F12022, 0914F12028, 0914F12033, 0914F12037, 0914F12039, 0914F12040, 0914F12041, 0914F12046, 0914F12048, 0914F12049, 0914F12050, 0914F12053, 0914F12054, 0914F12055, 0914F12056, 0914F12057, 0914F12058, 0914F12059, 0914F12060, 0914F12061, 0914F12062, 0914F12063, 0914F12064, 0914F12065, 0914F12066, 0914F12067, 0914F12081, 0914F12082, 0914F12083, 0914F12084, 0914F12085, 0914F12086, 1014F12318, 1014F12319, 1014F12320, 1014F12321, 1014F12322, 1014F12323, 1014F12386, 1014F12387, 1014F12388, 1014F12389, 1014F12390, 1014F12391.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Hand-held Barcode Scanner, Catalog Number 6844210, for use with the following VITROS Systems: due to In combination with the Batch Programming option (only) for programming samples, the hand-held barcode scanner unexpectedly skips sample cup positions. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
In combination with the Batch Programming option (only) for programming samples, the hand-held barcode scanner unexpectedly skips sample cup positions within a sample tray. This issue only occurs when using the Batch Programming option; all other sample programming options function as intended.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 11, 2026