Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0273-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics |
| Report date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Quantity | US; 4680; Foreign: 1286 |
| Location | Rochester, NY, United States |
Official product description
VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides, REF/CATALOG 829 8671, Rx ONLY, IVD; Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides quantitatively measure phenytoin (PHYT) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
Why the product was recalled
The firm identified the potential for biased results to be generated when processing VITROS PHYT Slide product with citrate plasma specimen samples. The current Instructions for Use (IFU) and Assay Summary Chart state serum, heparin plasma, and citrate plasma as acceptable specimen types for use with the PHYT assay.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution including Puerto Rico and the following countries: Bermuda, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Russia and Venezuela.
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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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