The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0913-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Ortho-Clinical Recalls VITROS DAT Performance Verifier III Due to Labeling Error

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 180 units of VITROS DAT Performance Verifier III because incorrect storage labeling may cause lower than expected test results.

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 hazard involves a labeling error that affects test accuracy but does not involve a direct physical injury or high-risk pathogen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 180 units of the VITROS Chemistry Products DAT Performance Verifier III in vitro diagnostic device. The recall is being conducted because the product is not meeting current storage labeling requirements for unopened units. This labeling issue may cause customers to obtain lower than expected VITROS BENZ results when using the control.

The affected product is identified by Catalog# 6802329 and Lot# K5618. The units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Bermuda, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Russia.

Customers should stop using the affected product and contact Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products DAT Performance Verifier III in vitro diagnostic
Affected units
180

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 (1)

  • Catalog# 6802329 Lot# K5618

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 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 5 products in this recall →