FDAClass IINovember 27, 2013

VITROS Chemistry Products AST Slides recall

VITROS Chemistry Products AST Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8433815 VITROS AST Slides quantitatively measure aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System

Why was VITROS Chemistry Products AST Slides recalled?

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Slide Dispense cartridges used with some VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Multiple lots affected, with expiry dates through 22-Mar-2015

Product
VITROS Chemistry Products AST Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8433815 VITROS AST Slides quantitatively measure aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System
Recalling firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Quantity
197,552 units (88,537 units domestically & 109,015 units internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, England, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
Recall date
November 27, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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