Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1489-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | May 5, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Quantity | 865 units of 25 slides each |
| Location | Rochester, NY, United States |
Official product description
VITROS Black Reference Slides CATALOG #: J02316 - Product Usage: The Black Reference Slide is a part/ tool used in the reflectometer correction factor adjustment procedure.
Why the product was recalled
Delayed results. Ortho confirmed that two lots of VITROS Black Reference Slides are incorrectly labelled as White Reference Slides. If the customer fails to notice both the product name or the unexpected color of the slides and tries to use Black Reference Slides as White Reference Slides, the Correction Factor test will fail - and the analyzer will not be able to produce results for any assays other than sodium, potassium, and chloride. If the customer doesnt have any White Reference Slides in reserve, they cant run the Correction Factor test correctly and get the analyzer running again until they get more White Reference Slides delivered. This could lead to a delay in results for all Vitros assays except for sodium, potassium, and chloride.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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