Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2024-05-21
Product Quantity1000
Reason for Recall
VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3, Lot 01-1645 may cause results to be negatively biased when used to dilute patient samples tested with VITROS Chemistry Products CRP Slides.
Firm Action
An URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION dated 5/31/24 was sent to customers.
REQUIRED ACTIONS
" Discontinue using, render unusable, and discard your remaining inventory of VITROS FS Diluent Pack 3, Lot 01-1645, including packs currently loaded on your VITROS System(s).
" Complete and return the enclosed Confirmation of Receipt form no later than June 10, 2024. Upon receipt of your completed Confirmation of Receipt form, QuidelOrtho will credit or replace your discarded inventory.
" Save this notification with your User Documentation or post this notification by each VITROS 5,1 FS/4600/5600/XT 7600 System until the issue has been resolved.
" Please forward this notification if the affected product was distributed outside of your facility.
" If your laboratory has experienced the issue with this product and you have not already done so, please report the occurrence to your local Global Services Organization.
DISTRIBUTOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
" Discard your remaining inventory of VITROS FS Diluent Pack 3, Lot 01-1645. QuidelOrtho will credit your account.
" Send the enclosed customer letter and customer Confirmation of Receipt form to all customers who were shipped VITROS FS Diluent Pack 3, Lot 01-1645, from your facility.
" Complete and return the enclosed distributor Confirmation of Receipt form no later than June 10, 2024.
" Please forward this notification if the affected product was distributed outside of your facility.
Contact Information
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause your facility. If you have further questions, please contact Global Services Organization at 1-800-421-3311.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, NY, PA and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Singapore, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.