Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0313-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics |
| Report date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Quantity | 1,621 units |
| Location | Rochester, NY, United States |
Official product description
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products HBsAg Controls, Product Code 6800598 For in vitro diagnostic use only. For use in monitoring the performance of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System when used for the in vitro qualitative detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) in human serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA or citrate). The performance of the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products HBsAg Controls has not been established with any other HBsAg assay.
Why the product was recalled
The signal/cutoff (s/c) results may increase throughout the open-reconstituted timeframe of the allowed 5 days. Increased results may occur on both the negative and positive Controls. The positive Control, although showing elevated results, was still within acceptable performance.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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