FDA Recall Terminated

VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides, REF 889 2382, IVD -- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides quantitatively measure carbamazepine (CRBM) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Recall: Z-1470-2014 · Initiated March 5, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1470-2014
Event Number
67788
Firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
FEI Number
1000136573
Product Code
KLT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Initiated
March 5, 2014
Posted
April 17, 2014
Terminated
February 28, 2017
Address
100 Indigo Creek Dr, Rochester, NY, 14626-5101

Description

VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides, REF 889 2382, IVD -- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides quantitatively measure carbamazepine (CRBM) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Reason

The firm identified a potential for biased carbamazepine (CRBM) results to be generated when using VITROS CRBM Slides, Lot 3920-0080-8403.

Action

The firm, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION" letter (Ref. CL14-086; dated March 5, 2014) via FedEx Overnight Courier and/or US Postal Service Priority Mail (for PO Boxes only) to its US consignees (OCD Direct, Drop-Ship and US Federal Government). In addition, OCD proactively communicated with the 3 affected customers via phone to inform them of the potential issue and expedite product replacement. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue using and discard all remaining inventory of VITROS CRBM Slides, Lot 3920-0800-8403; review previously reported results using this lot; discuss any concerns regarding previously reported results with their Laboratory Medical Director or with the requesting physician; complete the attached Confirmation of Receipt form no later than March 14, 2014; and forward the information in this notification if you have distributed this product outside of your facility. If you have any additional questions, please contact Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.

Distribution

US Distribution to states of: IN, MD, and TN.

Quantity

20 units