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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1520-2014

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

Published May 7, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 26, 2014

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Distributor
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
Lot 01-3266 (exp. 23-SEPTEMBER-2014)
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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