Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2020-03-10
Date Terminated2022-09-26
Product Quantity3181
Reason for Recall
The specified reagent packs exhibit an increase in the frequency of unsuccessful calibrations.
Firm Action
IMPORTANT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letters dated 3/10/20 were sent to customers.
REQUIRED ACTIONS
" If you have VITROS TT4 Reagent Packs Lot 2340 in your inventory, Ortho will replace or credit your account as indicated on your Confirmation of Receipt form. NOTE: As a reminder, if you have a successful calibration, and quality control results are acceptable, it is acceptable to continue using the affected lot.
" Post this notification by each system that processes VITROS TT4 Reagent Packs, Lot 2340.
" Complete the Confirmation of Receipt form now to register receipt of the notification. All customers should return the completed form by March 25, 2020.
" If you are satisfied with the product at this time but want Lot 2340 replaced in the future, you may resubmit the Confirmation of Receipt form at that time, indicating the quantity that requires replacement.
" In the event of future occurrences, retain a copy of the Confirmation of Receipt form and re-submit if needed.
" Please forward this notification if the product was distributed outside of your facility.
Contact Information
We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause your laboratory. If you have further questions, please contact Ortho Care" Technical Solutions Center at 1-800-421-3311.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide. Australia, Bermuda, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, UK.
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.