The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2185-2019·Announced 2019-08-14

Ortho VITROS Calibrator Kit 32 Recalled for Software Anomaly

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 32 due to a software anomaly that may cause unsuccessful calibration.

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, but the hazard is a software anomaly causing unsuccessful calibration rather than a direct physical injury or high-risk pathogen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 32, which is used with VITROS clinical chemistry analyzers. The recall is due to a potential software anomaly that may result in unsuccessful calibration.

The affected product is identified by product code 6844508 and UDI 10758750032105. The recall includes Affected Assay Data Disks (ADD) with DRV No 6032 or above. The product was distributed worldwide, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, India, and the Philippines.

Users of the VITROS system should check their inventory for the affected product codes and data disk versions. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics or the distributor.

The recalled product

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 32, for use with VITROS clinical chemistry analyzer

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 12 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 12 products in this recall →