The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2344-2018·Announced 2018-07-11

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides due to a potential for imprecise results in quality control and patient samples.

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 hazard involves imprecise diagnostic results without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides, Catalog Number 8298671. The recall involves 5,712 units of the in vitro diagnostic product. The company has identified a potential for imprecise results when using the slides, specifically noting an increase in imprecision when using PHYT coating 0165.

This issue leads to higher and lower than expected results for both quality control samples and patient samples. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, and Sweden. Specific lot numbers are listed in the agency's recall record.

Healthcare facilities and consumers 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 PHYT Slides, Catalog Number 8298671. in vitro diagnostic
Affected units
5,712

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 (20)

  • Lot Numbers: 2616-0165-4866
  • 2616-0165-4904
  • 2616-0165-4870
  • 2616-0165-4869
  • 2616-0165-5266
  • 2616-0165-5307
  • 2616-0165-5233
  • 2616-0165-5232
  • 2616-0165-5611
  • 2616-0165-5610
  • 2616-0165-5648
  • 2616-0165-5649
  • 2616-0165-6218
  • 2616-0165-6275
  • 2616-0165-6220
  • 2616-0165-6221
  • 2616-0165-6219
  • 2616-0165-6276
  • 2616-0165-6791
  • 2616-0165-6832

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.