The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0298-2014·Announced 2013-11-27

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Product Slide Dispense Cartridges

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues.

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. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths, and the hazard is a mechanical 'slide dispense issue' rather than a direct biological or chemical contamination, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Slide Dispense cartridges used with some VITROS Chemistry Product Slides. The recall is being conducted due to slide dispense issues.

The affected products include VITROS Chemistry Products AMYL Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack (catalog number 1202670) and 90 slides/pack (catalog number 8112724). These slides are used to quantitatively measure amylase (AMYL) activity in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

A total of 70,125 units were distributed, including 20,219 units domestically and 49,906 units internationally. The distribution was worldwide, including the United States (nationwide) and Puerto Rico, as well as international locations such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, and others. Multiple lots are affected, with expiry dates through 22-Mar-2015.

The recalled product

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products AMYL Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1202670 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8112724 VITROS AMYL Slides quantitatively measure amylase (AMYL) activity in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 C

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 →