Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics: 221 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

221Reports
0Class I
8Ongoing
2024-04-03Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II200
Class III21

By year reported

YearReports
20124
201354
201432
201515
201629
20179
201820
201934
202019
20233
20242
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

VITROS Performance Verifier I

Z-1372-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-04-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The issue was mismatched diluent lots assembled into VITRO Chemistry Products Performance Verifier I and II. This issue has the potential to cause erroneous Quality Control (QC) results that could lead to testing delays and erroneous patient results. This issue caused positive or negative bias in the quantification of sodium (Na+) and total carbon dioxide (ECO2). The incorrect diluent into the Performance Verifier II exhibited a potential negative bias of up to 6 mmol/L for ECO2 and Na+ testing.
Product
VITROS Performance Verifier I
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
10,911 units

VITROS Performance Verifier II

Z-1373-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-04-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The issue was mismatched diluent lots assembled into VITRO Chemistry Products Performance Verifier I and II. This issue has the potential to cause erroneous Quality Control (QC) results that could lead to testing delays and erroneous patient results. This issue caused positive or negative bias in the quantification of sodium (Na+) and total carbon dioxide (ECO2). The incorrect diluent into the Performance Verifier II exhibited a potential negative bias of up to 6 mmol/L for ECO2 and Na+ testing.
Product
VITROS Performance Verifier II
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
11,224 units

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Troponin I ES Reagent Pack

Z-2357-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-08-16  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Reagent packs could potentially contain incorrect wells, which will generate incorrect, and potentially false negative, results.
Product
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Troponin I ES Reagent Pack
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
How much
4,013 units

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Troponin I ES Calibrators

Z-2358-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-08-16  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Reagent packs could potentially contain incorrect wells, which will generate incorrect, and potentially false negative, results.
Product
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Troponin I ES Calibrators
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
How much
4,013 units

VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 20-in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrato

Z-2129-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-07-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential to cause biased results in the upper end of the reportable range for the quantitative measurement of Transferrin, C3, C4, IgA, IgG and IgM. Within the reference interval, the highest bias observed in selected sample testing investigation was +35.3% for IgM; -4.3% for IgG; +12.3% for IgA; -6.9% for C3; -6.6% for C4; and -17.8% for transferrin. Falsely elevated or reduced results could be reported depending on the analyte and/or sample concentration.
Product
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 20-in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 20- Used to calibrate the VITROS 5,1 FS/4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems for the quantitative measurement of transferrin, C3, C4, IgA, IgG and IgM. Product Code: 6801704
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada L3R 4G5, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore 609917, Spain, Sweden , The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
2400 units

VITROS XT Chemistry Products TBIL-ALKP Slides (ALKP is not affected) In Vitro Diagnostic use only - The TBIL t

Z-2875-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-09-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Etrombopag Interference for VITROS Chemistry Products: TBIL Slides, VITROS BuBc Slides and VITROS XT TBIL-ALKP Slides
Product
VITROS XT Chemistry Products TBIL-ALKP Slides (ALKP is not affected) In Vitro Diagnostic use only - The TBIL test within the VITROS XT Chemistry Products TBIL-ALKP Slides quantitatively measures total bilirubin (TBIL) concentration in serum and plasma, Product Code: 6844296
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda HM08, Brazil, Canada L3R 4G5, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore 609917, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
US= 4076 OUS=949

VITROS XT7600 Integrated System, Product code 6844461

Z-2879-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-09-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
When processing MicroSlides, slides that utilize Slot 18 in the CM rotor may be mis-positioned. As a result, certain VITROS MicroSlides may produce erroneous results.
Product
VITROS XT7600 Integrated System, Product code 6844461
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
pending

VITROS XT3400 Chemistry System, Product code 6844458

Z-2878-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-09-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
When processing MicroSlides, slides that utilize Slot 18 in the CM rotor may be mis-positioned. As a result, certain VITROS MicroSlides may produce erroneous results.
Product
VITROS XT3400 Chemistry System, Product code 6844458
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
pending

VITROS Chemistry Products TBIL Slides- 5 PACK/300 SLDS In vitro Diagnostic quantitatively measure total bilir

Z-2873-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-09-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Etrombopag Interference for VITROS Chemistry Products: TBIL Slides, VITROS BuBc Slides and VITROS XT TBIL-ALKP Slides
Product
VITROS Chemistry Products TBIL Slides- 5 PACK/300 SLDS In vitro Diagnostic quantitatively measure total bilirubin (TBIL) concentration in serum and plasma, Product code: 8159931
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda HM08, Brazil, Canada L3R 4G5, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore 609917, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
US= 149370 OUS=223069

VITROS Chemistry Products BuBc Slides - in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products BuBc Slides qu

Z-2874-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-09-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Etrombopag Interference for VITROS Chemistry Products: TBIL Slides, VITROS BuBc Slides and VITROS XT TBIL-ALKP Slides
Product
VITROS Chemistry Products BuBc Slides - in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products BuBc Slides quantitatively measure unconjugated bilirubin (Bu) and conjugated bilirubin (Bc) concentrations in serum and plasma, Product code: 8383051 (60 slide); 1612365 (18 slide)
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda HM08, Brazil, Canada L3R 4G5, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore 609917, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
How much
80351:US=35113; OUS: OUS=1593941.1612365: US=20068; OUS= 35534

VITROS Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Reagent Pack, COV2IgG, VITROS CoV2G. Catalog number 6199919, UDI 10758750033355 - P

Z-2771-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-08-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The reagent bottles may be swapped within the reagent pack, which may lead to false negative results or delayed results due to calibration failures, or quality control failures.
Product
VITROS Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Reagent Pack, COV2IgG, VITROS CoV2G. Catalog number 6199919, UDI 10758750033355 - Product Usage: Rx ONLY. For in vitro diagnostic and Laboratory Professional use. For emergency authorization use only.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
How much
2349 sales units

VITROS Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Total Reagent, COV2TOT, VITROS CoV2T. Catalog number 6199922, UDI 10758750033386 - Prod

Z-2770-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-08-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The reagent bottles may be swapped within the reagent pack, which may lead to false negative results or delayed results due to calibration failures, or quality control failures.
Product
VITROS Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Total Reagent, COV2TOT, VITROS CoV2T. Catalog number 6199922, UDI 10758750033386 - Product Usage: Rx ONLY. For in vitro diagnostic and Laboratory Professional use. For emergency authorization use only.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
How much
47,271 sales units

VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802783, Unique Identifie

Z-2480-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-07-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Modifications to MicroWell Qualitative Assay Parameters Not Retained- may be inadvertently reset to default in certain circumstances
Product
VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802783, Unique Identifier: 10758750002979
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: Country AR AU BR CA CL CN CO DO FR ID IN JP KR MX MY NP PE PH SG TH TT VE VN
How much
779 (U.S.= 225;OUS= 554)

VITROS 5600 Integrated System - Refurbished Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802915 Uniqu

Z-2483-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-07-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Modifications to MicroWell Qualitative Assay Parameters Not Retained- may be inadvertently reset to default in certain circumstances
Product
VITROS 5600 Integrated System - Refurbished Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802915 Unique Identifier: 10758750007110
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: Country AR AU BR CA CL CN CO DO FR ID IN JP KR MX MY NP PE PH SG TH TT VE VN
How much
130 units (U.S.=57; OUS=73)

VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.5.1 and below Product Code:6844461 Unique Identif

Z-2484-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-07-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Modifications to MicroWell Qualitative Assay Parameters Not Retained- may be inadvertently reset to default in certain circumstances
Product
VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.5.1 and below Product Code:6844461 Unique Identifier: 10758750031610
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: Country AR AU BR CA CL CN CO DO FR ID IN JP KR MX MY NP PE PH SG TH TT VE VN
How much
Total= 353 ( U.S.= 167; OUS 186)

VITROS 5600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802413 Unique Identifier:

Z-2482-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-07-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Modifications to MicroWell Qualitative Assay Parameters Not Retained- may be inadvertently reset to default in certain circumstances
Product
VITROS 5600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802413 Unique Identifier: 10758750002740
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: Country AR AU BR CA CL CN CO DO FR ID IN JP KR MX MY NP PE PH SG TH TT VE VN
How much
2617 units (U.S.=1272; OUS=1344)

VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System - Refurbished Product Code: 6802914 Unique Identifier: 10758750007103

Z-2481-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-07-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Modifications to MicroWell Qualitative Assay Parameters Not Retained- may be inadvertently reset to default in certain circumstances
Product
VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System - Refurbished Product Code: 6802914 Unique Identifier: 10758750007103
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: Country AR AU BR CA CL CN CO DO FR ID IN JP KR MX MY NP PE PH SG TH TT VE VN
How much
27 ( U.S.= 0; OUS= 27)

VITROS Chemistry Product Performance Verifier I, Product Code 8231474, UDI # 10758750004577 - Product Usage: F

Z-2366-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-24  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Multiple coatings of VITROS Chemistry Products AMYL Slides are showing imprecision on control fluids when compared to the expected within lab SD as listed on the Performance Verifier (PV) Assay Sheets.
Product
VITROS Chemistry Product Performance Verifier I, Product Code 8231474, UDI # 10758750004577 - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only to quantitatively measure amylase activity in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/5, 1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including in the statesof Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Hawaii, Oregon , Washington, and Alaska

VITROS Chemistry Product AMYL Slides Reagent, AMYLASE/5 PACK/300 SLDS, Product Code 1202670, UDI # 10758750008

Z-2364-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-24  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Multiple coatings of VITROS Chemistry Products AMYL Slides are showing imprecision on control fluids when compared to the expected within lab SD as listed on the Performance Verifier (PV) Assay Sheets.
Product
VITROS Chemistry Product AMYL Slides Reagent, AMYLASE/5 PACK/300 SLDS, Product Code 1202670, UDI # 10758750008513 - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only to quantitatively measure amylase activity in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/5, 1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including in the statesof Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Hawaii, Oregon , Washington, and Alaska
How much
73,071

VITROS Chemistry Product Performance Verifier II, Product Code 8067324, UDI # 10758750004317 - Product Usage:

Z-2367-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-24  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Multiple coatings of VITROS Chemistry Products AMYL Slides are showing imprecision on control fluids when compared to the expected within lab SD as listed on the Performance Verifier (PV) Assay Sheets.
Product
VITROS Chemistry Product Performance Verifier II, Product Code 8067324, UDI # 10758750004317 - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only to quantitatively measure amylase activity in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/5, 1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including in the statesof Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Hawaii, Oregon , Washington, and Alaska

VITROS Chemistry Product AMYL Slides Reagent, AMYLASE/5 PACK/90 SLDS, Product Code 8112724, UDI # 107587500043

Z-2365-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-24  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Multiple coatings of VITROS Chemistry Products AMYL Slides are showing imprecision on control fluids when compared to the expected within lab SD as listed on the Performance Verifier (PV) Assay Sheets.
Product
VITROS Chemistry Product AMYL Slides Reagent, AMYLASE/5 PACK/90 SLDS, Product Code 8112724, UDI # 10758750004393 - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only to quantitatively measure amylase activity in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/5, 1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including in the statesof Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Hawaii, Oregon , Washington, and Alaska
How much
64,697

VITROS Chemistry Products CKMB Slides, Creatine Kinase MB, Product Code 8001133-90 slides, UDI Number 10758750

Z-1931-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The Spanish and Swedish language versions of the IFU state that the assay can be tested with Plasma which is false and could result in biased results.
Product
VITROS Chemistry Products CKMB Slides, Creatine Kinase MB, Product Code 8001133-90 slides, UDI Number 10758750004201 - Product Usage: The VITROS Chemistry Product Slides are used to measure creatine kinase MB (CK-MB) activity in serum which used to be ordered to detect Myocardial Infarction.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
N/A

VITROS Chemistry Products CKMB Slides, Creatine Kinase MB, Product Code 805 8232-300 slides, UDI Number 107587

Z-1930-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The Spanish and Swedish language versions of the IFU state that the assay can be tested with Plasma which is false and could result in biased results.
Product
VITROS Chemistry Products CKMB Slides, Creatine Kinase MB, Product Code 805 8232-300 slides, UDI Number 10758750004294 - Product Usage: The VITROS Chemistry Product Slides are used to measure creatine kinase MB (CK-MB) activity in serum which used to be ordered to detect Myocardial Infarction.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
N/A

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products TT4 Reagent Pack, Product Code 8744468

Z-1834-2020  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-05-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The specified reagent packs exhibit an increase in the frequency of unsuccessful calibrations.
Product
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products TT4 Reagent Pack, Product Code 8744468
Where it went
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.
How much
3181

VITROS chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Catalog No. 8445207 (which does NOT support Urine CL-). MicroSlides whic

Z-0268-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-11-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Users may experience intermittent slide dispense issues with some cartridges due to the anti-backup platen failing to advance inside the cartridge.
Product
VITROS chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Catalog No. 8445207 (which does NOT support Urine CL-). MicroSlides which contain reagents in a dry, multi-layered form.
Where it went
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
How much
1365545 total

VITROS chemistry Products K+ Slides, Catalog No. 8157596. MicroSlides which contain reagents in a dry, multi-l

Z-0269-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-11-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Users may experience intermittent slide dispense issues with some cartridges due to the anti-backup platen failing to advance inside the cartridge.
Product
VITROS chemistry Products K+ Slides, Catalog No. 8157596. MicroSlides which contain reagents in a dry, multi-layered form.
Where it went
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
How much
1365545 total

VITROS chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Catalog No. 6844471 (which supports Urine CL-). MicroSlides which contai

Z-0267-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-11-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Users may experience intermittent slide dispense issues with some cartridges due to the anti-backup platen failing to advance inside the cartridge.
Product
VITROS chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Catalog No. 6844471 (which supports Urine CL-). MicroSlides which contain reagents in a dry, multi-layered form.
Where it went
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
How much
1365545 total

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Z-2179-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-08-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Potential Unsuccessful Calibration Due to Software Anomaly in VITROS System
Product
VITROS 5600 Integrated System, clinical chemistry analyzer
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, India, and Philippines.
How much
2531

VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides-Product Code:1707801. IVD VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides quantit

Z-2202-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-08-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Potentially Biased Results using VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides
Product
VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides-Product Code:1707801. IVD VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides quantitatively measure glucose (GLU) concentration in serum, plasma, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid using VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution - AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, KS, KY, MA, MN, TN
How much
1099 (5 pack x 60)=329700 slides

VITROS 250 Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Z-2175-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-08-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Potential Unsuccessful Calibration Due to Software Anomaly in VITROS System
Product
VITROS 250 Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, India, and Philippines.
How much
2

Showing the 30 most recent of 221. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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