The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1556-2013·Announced 2013-06-26

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Products-HCY Reagent Lot 1529-17-2636

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling a specific lot of VITROS Chemistry Products-HCY Reagent because it produced lower than expected 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 is a performance defect (lower than expected results) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 478 units of VITROS Chemistry Products-HCY Reagent, Catalog # 6802002. The product is used to quantitatively measure total homocysteine (HCY) concentration in human serum and plasma.

The recall is limited to Lot # 1529-17-2636, which has an expiration date of 12 June 2013. The firm is recalling this specific lot due to lower than expected results.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in countries such as Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, and others. Users of the product should check their inventory for this specific lot number and expiration date.

The recalled product

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products-HCY Reagent packaged in a kit carton. Catalog# 6802002. Used to quantitatively measure total homocysteine (HCY) concentration in human serum and plasma.

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)

  • Lot # 1529-17-2636
  • expiration date 12 June 2013

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 18 states specifically: