The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0312-2014·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.

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, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slides, specifically the ECO2 Slides packaged as 300 slides per pack (catalog number 8262396). These slides are used to quantitatively measure total carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in serum and plasma using various VITROS Chemistry Systems.

The recall is being conducted due to slide dispense issues. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, and others. The recall involves multiple lots with expiry dates through March 22, 2015.

Healthcare facilities and laboratories using these products should stop using the affected slides and contact Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products ECO2 Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8262396 VITROS ECO2 Slides quantitatively measure total carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrat

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 →