VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Signal Reagent, Catalog No. 107 2693 --- an in vitro diagnostic for use on the VITROS Immunodiagnostics ECi/ECiQ System, which is used to screen and diagnose more than 40 diseases and conditions including cardiac disease, hepatitis (A, B, or C), thyroid disorders, HIV, and pregnancy.
FDA Recall Z-0765-06 · Posted 2006-04-20
Recalling FirmOrtho-Clinical Diagnostics
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCDP
Date Initiated2006-03-28
Date Terminated2007-12-14
Product Quantity2000
Reason for Recall
Firm received complaints of biased results when using VITROS Signal Reagent, Lots 8350 and 8530. VITROS Signal Reagent is used with the VITROS Immunodiagnostic ECi/ECiQ laboratory system, and when used may produce inaccurate test results in some cases.
Firm Action
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics sent "Urgent Product Correction/Recall Notification" letters, dated 3/28/06, to the customers via overnight mail. Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics issued a nationwide press release on 3/31/06. Patients who have had diagnostic testing performed for any of these medical conditions within the last 60 days and are concerned with their test results are recommended to discuss this matter with their physicians. Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics has advised laboratories, using this reagent, to contact the patient's physician if there are any concerns regarding previous test results. Customers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-421-3311. Additionally, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics notified all end users of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic System in the US and globally.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Medical facilities nationwide and 1 foreign affiliate in Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.