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Integrated Data Management System - Version 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3; ITC Corporation, 8 Olsen Place South, Piscataway, NJ 08854

FDA device recall Z-2438-2010 · posted 2010-09-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
International Technidyne Corporation
Reason for recall
A tabulation error in the Integrated Data Management Systems (IDMS) data management software that results in incorrect Electronic Quality Control (EQC) Summary Reports: The Operator and the Device Performance Summary Reports. The IDMS software is not used for the clinical management of individual patients.
Action taken
ITC sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated March 10, 2010 to Distributors and First Consignee End Users identifying the affected product and affected summary reports, the reason for recall, and the actions to be taken by the distributors and customers. New Errata Instructions were enclosed with each letter and are to be put in the idms user guide for reference. The new instructions are to be followed when running reports for the ESV or TVT tests run by the Hemochron Response. The enclosed Customer Account Tracking Form is to be completed and returned to ITC indicating that the letter has been received and appropriate questions answered as to the use of the software system. Distributors are asked to check inventory for recalled product. If affected product is found, shipment should be stopped and placed on hold. Distributors should notify customers of the correction and provide them with a copy of the correction letter and updated instructions. This should be done by traceable mail. Distributors should return the account tracking form and return affected software disks for replacement. Questions should be directed to ITC Technical Support at 800-631-5945.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JQP
Quantity affected
84 total idms software systems; 66 in US, 18 outside of US.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TN , TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Italy, Turkey, Canada, France,
Date initiated
2010-04-09
Date posted
2010-09-20
Date terminated
2011-05-25
Location
Edison, NJ

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