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Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics: VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3, REF 680 1754, 3 x 45 mL, (D1)/15 mL (D2), IVD --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY, 14626

Recall number
Z-1520-2014
Recalling firm
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Product
VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3, REF 680 1754, 3 x 45 mL, (D1)/15 mL (D2), IVD --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY, 14626
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-03-26
Posted
2014-04-28
Terminated
2017-03-27
Reason
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) confirmed the potential for lower than expected C-Reactive Protein (CRP) results only to be generated when using VITROS Chemistry Products Specialty Diluent (Lot F3168) or VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3 (Lot 01-3266). The VITROS Instructions for Use states that if the if a C-reactive protein concentration exceeds the systems measuring (reportable or dynamic) range, dilute the sample with VITROS Specialty Diluent or a patient sample containing a low concentration of CRP. An initial threefold dilution is recommended. Internal testing determined that results using VITROS CRP Slides have the potential for approximately 51% bias using a 3x dilution factor.
Root cause
Other
Action
On 3/26/2014, Urgent Product Correction Notification Letters were sent via FedEx overnight courier and/or US Postal Service Priority Mail (for PO Boxes only) to US consignees (OCD Direct, Drop-Ship and US Federal Government) to inform them of the issue and advise them to discontinue use of the affected lot(s), discard the affected lots and to inform their Laboratory Medical Director if they suspect that a previously reported result may have been affected. Replacement product will be sent for the product discarded. J&J Foreign affiliate consignees were notified by e-mail informing them of the issue on 3/26/2014.
Quantity
1042 distributed (220 went to warehouse in France)
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and foreign distribution to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain and Venezuela.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot 01-3266 (exp. 23-SEPTEMBER-2014)
510(k) numbers
["K962235"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JJE
Firm FEI
1000136573
Firm city
Rochester
Firm state
NY
Firm country
not on file

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