Z-3043-2018Class III

VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 844 5207

Name: Z-3043-2018 VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 844 5207
Creator: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Published: 2018-07-11
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / initiated 2018-07-11 / Terminated

FDA source

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics began a recall of VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 844 5207 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides... on 2018-07-11. FDA classified it as Class III and gives the reason as "The slides do not meet the maximum allowable interference (MAI) claims for triglyceride interference when using serum samples. Triglyceride interference on the Cl- Slide was observed around a triglyceride concentration...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-3043-2018
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-07-11
Posted: 2018-09-14
Terminated: 2020-08-11
Recalling firm: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product: VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 844 5207 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides quantitatively measure chloride (Cl-) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
Product code: CGZ Electrode, Ion-Specific, Chloride
Reason for recall: The slides do not meet the maximum allowable interference (MAI) claims for triglyceride interference when using serum samples. Triglyceride interference on the Cl- Slide was observed around a triglyceride concentration 600mg/dL, however the current triglyceride interference claim states interference should not occur below 800mg/dL of triglyceride.
FDA root cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action: On 7/11/18, Important Product Correction Notification letters were distributed to customers. The letters instructed customers to perform the following actions: VITROS Cl- Slides and VITROS CREA Slides Instructions for Use will be updated to contain the revised information described in this letter; we will notify you upon availability. In the interim, retain a copy of this customer letter for your records. Calibration Diskette and ADD Data Release Version (DRV) 5992 (and above) will support the revised measuring range for VITROS CREA Slides. We anticipate that DRV 5992 will be available beginning on July 28, 2018 by eConnectivity or will be sent via your normal Cal Disk or ADD mailing. Prior to the availability of the revised IFU, be aware that if a serum or plasma sample contains a Triglyceride concentration of 600 mg/dL or higher, the Chloride result may be positively biased by approximately 2.1 mmol/L. Follow your normal laboratory procedures as you would for other known assay interferences. Note: It is acceptable to continue using VITROS Cl- Slides. Upon availability, install the Calibration Diskette or ADD to implement the revised Measuring Range: For VITROS 4600, 5600 or 5,1 FS Systems: Install ADD DRV 5992 or above, Select All Assay Data option For VITROS 250/350 Systems: Install Calibration Diskette DRV 5992 or above Refer to the enclosure for additional instructions to update the Measuring Range. Update laboratory procedures and your Laboratory Information System (LIS), as necessary. Retain this letter until we send a notification to alert you when the revised IFUs are available. Complete the Confirmation of Receipt form and return by July 25, 2018. Post this notification by each system that processes VITROS Cl- or CREA Slides. Forward this notification if the product was distributed outside of your facility.
Quantity in commerce: 128196
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the countries of: Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: GEN 5 and below

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-3043-2018
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-3043-2018	Class III	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3044-2018	Class III	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13

Product code CGZ

K071801Class IIVitros Chemistry Products Ci-Slides, Calibrator Kit 2, Model(s) 844-5207, 166-2659Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / cleared 2007-07-20

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