The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0293-2014·Announced 2013-11-27

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Product Slides

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 544 units distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses. The hazard is a functional defect (slide dispense issues) rather than a direct safety risk like contamination or structural failure, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products AcP Slides, catalog number 8168122, due to slide dispense issues. These slides are used to quantitatively measure acid phosphatase (AcP) activity in serum and plasma using VITROS 950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

The recall involves 544 units, with 48 distributed domestically in the United States and 496 distributed internationally. The affected lots have expiry dates through March 22, 2015. Distribution was worldwide, including all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and various countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania.

The source text does not specify the exact corrective action consumers or healthcare facilities should take, such as returning the product or contacting a specific representative. Users of these devices should verify if their inventory matches the recalled catalog number and expiry dates.

The recalled product

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products AcP Slides, 90 slides/pack; catalog number 8168122 VITROS Chemistry Products AcP Slides quantitatively measure acid phosphatase (AcP) activity in serum and plasma using VITROS 950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Multiple lots affected
  • with expiry dates through 22-Mar-2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 50 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 37 recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 37 products in this recall →