Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Slide Dispense Cartridges
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues affecting VITROS Chemistry Product Slides.
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 describes a functional defect (slide dispense issues) without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths, 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 THEO Slides, which are used to quantitatively measure theophylline concentration in serum and plasma. These slides are compatible with VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. The recall covers 7,926 units, with 6,026 units distributed domestically in the United States and 1,900 units distributed internationally.
Distribution was worldwide, including all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and various international locations such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, and several European and Asian countries. Multiple lots are affected, with expiry dates through March 22, 2015. Users should contact Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics for further instructions on how to proceed with the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- VITROS Chemistry Products THEO Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8301764 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 1307164 VITROS THEO Slides quantitatively measure theophylline (THEO) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600
- Manufacturer
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
- Hazard
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
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 →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
See all →- HighClinical Laboratory Quality Control Device Recalled for Diluent Assembly Error
FDA (Devices) · 2024-04-03
- HighLaboratory performance verifier recalled for mismatched diluent assembly
FDA (Devices) · 2024-04-03
- HighFDA Recalls Troponin Cardiac Test Calibrators for Potential False Negatives
FDA (Devices) · 2023-08-16
- HighVITROS Troponin I ES Immunodiagnostic Reagent Pack Recalled for Incorrect Wells
FDA (Devices) · 2023-08-16
- HighOrtho Recalls VITROS Chemistry Calibrator Kit 20 for Analytical Bias
FDA (Devices) · 2023-07-19
Same hazard · functional defect
See all →- HighMaquet Critical Care Recalls Y Sensor Modules for Electrical Safety Testing Omission
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-26
- HighStryker Ahto Tube Set Recalled for Handpiece Leaking During Use
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighStryker Strykeflow Suction/Irrigator PS Recalled for Leaking During Use
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighAngiodynamics Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter Guidewire Blockage Risk
FDA (Devices) · 2026-04-29
- SevereGE Healthcare CARESTATION anesthesia systems ventilation malfunction recall
FDA (Devices) · 2025-05-07