Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics: VITROS Chemistry Products Ca Slides, GEN 29, REF/Product Code 145 0261, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750009114 or 20758750009111, IVD -- Sales Unit: 300 slides/pack Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Ca Slides quantitatively measure calcium (Ca) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine. Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone disorders, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms).

Recall number

Z-2273-2016

Recalling firm

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

Product

VITROS Chemistry Products Ca Slides, GEN 29, REF/Product Code 145 0261, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750009114 or 20758750009111, IVD -- Sales Unit: 300 slides/pack Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Ca Slides quantitatively measure calcium (Ca) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine. Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone disorders, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms).

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2016-05-18

Posted

not on file

Terminated

2018-06-08

Reason

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) confirmed a potential for biased calcium (Ca) results to be generated when using VITROS Ca Slides, GEN29, and the VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS, 4600 Chemistry System or the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. An increase in negatively biased calcium results complaints prompted the investigation that identified this product issue.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics sent an URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letter dated May 18, 2016 to affected customers. . The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed to discontinue use of the affected lot(s) and discard all remaining inventory. Customers were asked to complete and return the Confirmation of Receipt form. For questions contact Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.

Quantity

US: 27,625 sales units; Foreign: 4757 sales units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of Puerto Rico and Foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Poland and Venezuela.

Lot, serial or model codes

Lots #s: 0329-0528-8193 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8892 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-8192 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8902 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-8226 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8928 (exp. 07/01/2017),  0329-0528-8227 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9000 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8359 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8927 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8361 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8965 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8360 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-8966 (exp. 07/01/2017),  0329-0528-8324 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9167 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8323 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9171 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8325 (exp. 05/01/2017), 0329-0528-9196 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-6999 (exp. 03/01/2017), 0329-0528-9172 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-7000 (exp. 03/01/2017), 0329-0528-9177 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-6998 (exp. 03/01/2017), 0329-0528-9265 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8903 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9176 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8901 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9264 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8893 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9368 (exp. 07/01/2017), 0329-0528-8891 (exp. 06/01/2017), 0329-0528-9369 (exp. 07/01/2017).

510(k) numbers

["K072440"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

CJY

Firm FEI

1000305840

Firm city

Rochester

Firm state

NY

Firm country

not on file

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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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