The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0327-2014·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 31,395 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, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slides, specifically the UPRO Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack (catalog number 6800120). These slides are used to quantitatively measure protein concentration in urine on various VITROS Chemistry Systems. The recall is being conducted due to slide dispense issues.

The recall involves 31,395 units, with 10,864 units distributed domestically in the United States and 20,531 units distributed internationally. The affected lots have expiry dates through March 22, 2015. Distribution was worldwide, including all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and numerous international locations.

Healthcare facilities and laboratories using these products should stop using the affected slides and contact Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products UPRO Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 6800120 VITROS UPRO Slides quantitatively measure protein (UPRO) concentration in urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 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 →