FDAClass IIAugust 17, 2016

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Estradiol Reagent Pack recall

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Estradiol Reagent Pack, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750005017, REF/Catalog Number/Product Code 855 2630; IVD…

Why was VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Estradiol Reagent Pack recalled?

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics has issued a recall of their VITROS immunodiagnostics Estradiol Reagent assay. The firm was made aware of a potential cross-reactivity between the drug Fulvestrant and theVITROS Immunodiagnostic Estradiol Reagent assay. The firm conducted an internal investigation and was able to confirm biased positive (ranging from 1303-4046%) on Estradiol results, obtained from postmenopausal females taking Fulvestrant.

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?

Lot numbers: 1470 (expiry date 02-Aug-16); 1480 (expiry date 05-Aug-16), 1490 (expiry date 10-Oct-16), 1500 (expiry date 10-Oct-16), 1510 (expiry date 01-Nov-16), 1528 (expiry date 01-Nov-16) 1538 (expiry date 14-Mar-17), 1548 (expiry date 09-Mar-17), 1558 (expiry date 09-Mar-17) and 1568 (expiry date 29-Mar-17)

Product
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Estradiol Reagent Pack, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750005017, REF/Catalog Number/Product Code 855 2630; IVD…
Recalling firm
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
Quantity
Domestic: 1620; Foreign: 7597
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela.
Recall date
August 17, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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