—#147262

Product

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).

FDA product code: CJY — Azo Dye, Calcium
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K072440
Affected lot / code info: 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).

Why it was recalled

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Address: 513 Technology Blvd, Rochester, New York 14626-3601

Distribution

Distribution pattern: 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.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-05-18
Terminated: 2018-06-08
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #147262. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.