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VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides, REF 889 2382, IVD -- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides quantitatively measure carbamazepine (CRBM) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

FDA Recall Z-1470-2014 · Posted 2014-04-17

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKLT
Date Initiated2014-03-05
Date Terminated2017-02-28
Product Quantity20 units

Reason for Recall

The firm identified a potential for biased carbamazepine (CRBM) results to be generated when using VITROS CRBM Slides, Lot 3920-0080-8403.

Firm Action

The firm, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION" letter (Ref. CL14-086; dated March 5, 2014) via FedEx Overnight Courier and/or US Postal Service Priority Mail (for PO Boxes only) to its US consignees (OCD Direct, Drop-Ship and US Federal Government). In addition, OCD proactively communicated with the 3 affected customers via phone to inform them of the potential issue and expedite product replacement. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue using and discard all remaining inventory of VITROS CRBM Slides, Lot 3920-0800-8403; review previously reported results using this lot; discuss any concerns regarding previously reported results with their Laboratory Medical Director or with the requesting physician; complete the attached Confirmation of Receipt form no later than March 14, 2014; and forward the information in this notification if you have distributed this product outside of your facility. If you have any additional questions, please contact Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.

Root Cause

Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution to states of: IN, MD, and TN.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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