—#125151

Product

VITROS Chemistry Products White Reference Slides, White Correction Factor Slide (WCF), DT Slides, 25 Slides, Part Number J02315; Made in USA by Ortho- Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 100 Indigo Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14626 --- This product is a part/ tool used when performing the correction factors adjustment on the VITROS Chemistry Systems. It does not have a 510(k) number. Because the WCF slide is a part/ tool, and is not a device used for diagnostic testing, there is no Intended Use statement. The following summary is provided as a description/ explanation of the WCF slide. The WCF slide is a part/ tool used in the reflectometer correction factor adjustment procedure in order to optimize the optical calibration of the VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated

FDA product code: CIG — Diazo Colorimetry, Bilirubin
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K840880, K922072
Affected lot / code info: Lot 9052-0045-6358, expiry date 01 Aug 2015

Why it was recalled

An incorrect assay value (0.3785) was printed on the product carton for the 460 nm wavelength (filter) that may cause a delay in the ability to obtain and report TBIL, Bu, Bc, and derived tests results. The correct assay value is 0.8658.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics sent an Urgent Distributor Product Correction Notification letter dated January 9, 2014, via FedEx overnight courier to all affected customers. The letter notified users of the issue and the correct 460 nm value. Foreign affitliates were notified on January 9, 2014 via e-mail. The letter advised users to inspect their current inventory of VITROS White Correction Slides to determine if Lot 9052-0045-6358 is present. If there is remaining inventory of VITROS White correction Slides, Lot 9052-0045-6358, the remaining inventory may be discarded or the user may continue to use the product with the updated 460nm value provided. If VITROS White Correction Slides, Lot 9052-0045-6358 have been previously used to perform the reflectometer correction factors adjustment , then this procedure should be repeated using the corrected 460 nm values or an alternate lot of VITROS White Correction Slides. Customers were instructed to complete and return the Confirmation of Receipt Form and identify all customers and any other branches who were shipped the affected lot from their facility and send a copy of the customer communication. Customers were also instructed to forward the information if they have distributed the affected product outside of their facility. Customers with questions were instructed to call Customer Technical Services. For questions regarding this recall call 908-218-8776.

Recalling firm

Firm: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Address: 100 Indigo Creek Dr, Rochester, New York 14626-5101

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico, and Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-01-09
Posted by FDA: 2014-03-19
Terminated: 2015-07-07
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #125151. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.