medical Class III Updated 2018-09-19

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics recalls VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 684 4471

Recalled Product

VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 684 4471 Product Usage For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides quantitatively measure chloride (Cl-) concentration in serum, plasma and urine using VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis. Product Usage:


Hazard / Issue

The slides do not meet the maximum allowable interference (MAI) claims for triglyceride interference when using serum samples. Triglyceride interference on the Cl- Slide was observed around a triglyceride concentration 600mg/dL, however the current triglyceride interference claim states interference should not occur below 800mg/dL of triglyceride.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: GEN 10 and above
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