FDA Recall Terminated

VITROS Chemistry Products DAT Performance Verifier IV in vitro diagnostic

Recall: Z-0914-2018 · Initiated September 22, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0914-2018
Event Number
79155
Firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
FEI Number
1000305841
Product Code
DIF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
September 22, 2017
Terminated
August 24, 2020
Address
1000 Lee Road, Rochester, NY, 14606

Description

VITROS Chemistry Products DAT Performance Verifier IV in vitro diagnostic

Reason

This product is not meeting the current storage labeling for unopened VITROS DAT Performance Verifiers causing customers to obtain lower than expected VITROS BENZ results when using this control.

Action

On September 18, 2017 a letter was sent to customers who received the BENZ reagent within the past 18 months of affected lots. The letter stated that customers may continue use of the product if QC results using VITROS DAT Performance Verifiers are within established ranges for each assay. If QC BENZ results are below established ranges, the customer should discontinue use of the product. The letter requests customers post the notification by each system that processes the VITROS BENZ Reagent. If the product was transferred outside of the facility, to notify those customers as well. Affected lots will be replaced in 6-8 weeks. Questions or concerns can be directed to 585-453-3452

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide (including Puerto Rico), Bermuda, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Russia.

Quantity

196