Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1295-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Quantity | 7546 US and 15280 OUS kits |
| Location | Rochester, NY, United States |
Official product description
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 4-(Calibrator values for TIBC only). Used to calibrate VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems Product Code: 1204668 Impacted Products: A. VITROS Chemistry Products TIBC Kit Product No: 7541 (UDI 8750005178) All current and new lots B. VITROS Chemistry Products Fe Slides Product No: 1924547 90 Slides (UDI 10758750000289) Product No: 1515808 300 slides (UDI 10758750009244) Product No: 6802198 (Japan) 90 Slides (UDI 10758750002276) All current, new and previous lots
Why the product was recalled
Potential total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) results. The VITROS TIBC performance shift will start with the newest Generation (GEN) of VITROS Fe Slides (GEN 26), the potential shift in TIBC patient values of GEN 26 and above will be approximately 80 ug/dL lower across the measuring range than other available GENS of VITROS Fe Slides (GENs 22-25).
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada L3R 4G5, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore 609917, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
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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