Z-1136-2021 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. — Rochester, NY

FDA device recall Z-1136-2021 was initiated by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. on January 14, 2021 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: A deformity affecting a specific lot of VITROS¿ Chemistry Products VersaTips. Deformed VersaTips results may be biased by up to +/-16% for both immunometric and competitive assays. The recall status is terminated (terminated December 27, 2022). Affected quantity: 4,062 cartons of 1,000 tips (Totaling 4,062,000 tips).

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
March 3, 2021
Initiation Date
January 14, 2021
Termination Date
December 27, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
4,062 cartons of 1,000 tips (Totaling 4,062,000 tips)

Product Description

VITROS Chemistry Products VersaTips - Product Usage: used to dispense samples to MicroSlide assays and sample and reagent fluid for MicroWell assays. In addition, VersaTips are used to dispense R1 Reagent Fluid into cuvettes in combination with sample fluid for Micro Tips Assays.

Reason for Recall

A deformity affecting a specific lot of VITROS¿ Chemistry Products VersaTips. Deformed VersaTips results may be biased by up to +/-16% for both immunometric and competitive assays.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and the country of Canada.

Code Information

Lot 413420 Model(s): VITROS 250, VITROS 350, VITROS ECi, VITROS 5,1 FS, VITROS 3600, VITROS 4600, VITROS 5600, VITROS XT7600.