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Recall of Device Recall VITROS Chemistry Products Ca slides

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    74355
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2273-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-05-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-06-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147262
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Azo dye, calcium - Product Code CJY
  • Reason
    Ortho clinical diagnostics (ocd) confirmed a potential for biased calcium (ca) results to be generated when using vitros ca slides, gen29, and the vitros 250/350/950/5,1 fs, 4600 chemistry system or the vitros 5600 integrated system. an increase in negatively biased calcium results complaints prompted the investigation that identified this product issue.
  • Action
    Ortho Clinical Diagnostics sent an URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letter dated May 18, 2016 to affected customers. . The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed to discontinue use of the affected lot(s) and discard all remaining inventory. Customers were asked to complete and return the Confirmation of Receipt form. For questions contact Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.

Device

Device Recall VITROS Chemistry Products Ca slides
  • Model / Serial
    Lots #s: 0329-0528-8193 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8892 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-8192 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8902 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-8226 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8928 (exp. 07/01/2017),  0329-0528-8227 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9000 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8359 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8927 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8361 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8965 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8360 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8966 (exp. 07/01/2017),  0329-0528-8324 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9167 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8323 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9171 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8325 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9196 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-6999 (exp. 03/01/2017), 0329-0528-9172 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-7000 (exp. 03/01/2017), 0329-0528-9177 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-6998 (exp. 03/01/2017), 0329-0528-9265 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8903 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9176 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8901 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9264 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8893 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9368 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8891 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9369 (exp. 07/01/2017).
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of Puerto Rico and Foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Poland and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    VITROS Chemistry Products Ca Slides, GEN 29, REF/Product Code 145 0261, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750009114 or 20758750009111, IVD -- Sales Unit: 300 slides/pack || Product Usage: || For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Ca Slides quantitatively measure calcium (Ca) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine. Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone disorders, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms).
  • Manufacturer
    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

Manufacturer

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, 513 Technology Blvd, Rochester NY 14626-3601
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    The Carlyle Group LP
  • Source
    USFDA