PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides, REF/Product Codes 133 6544 (300 slides per sales unit) and 832 9930 (90 slides per sales unit), Unique Device Identifier Nos. 10758750008889 and 10758750004768, Rx ONLY, IVD --- For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides quantitatively measure triglyceride (TRIG) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Triglyceride measurements are used

Reported: October 26, 2016 Initiated: August 11, 2016 #Z-0091-2017

Product Description

VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides, REF/Product Codes 133 6544 (300 slides per sales unit) and 832 9930 (90 slides per sales unit), Unique Device Identifier Nos. 10758750008889 and 10758750004768, Rx ONLY, IVD --- For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides quantitatively measure triglyceride (TRIG) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Triglyceride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, or various endocrine disorders

Reason for Recall

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics confirmed that N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), a drug used for acetaminophen overdose, mucolytic therapy and is used as nutritional supplement, can interfere with VITROS GLU, LAC, TRIG, and URIC Slides assays.

Details

Units Affected
US: 60,372 sales units; Foreign: 145,611 sales units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Puerto Rico and Bermuda), Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Poland, Singapore, Spain, and Venezuela.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides, REF/Product Codes 133 6544 (300 slides per sales unit) and 832 9930 (90 slides per sales unit), Unique Device Identifier Nos. 10758750008889 and 10758750004768, Rx ONLY, IVD --- For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides quantitatively measure triglyceride (TRIG) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Triglyceride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, or various endocrine disorders. Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. Units affected: US: 60,372 sales units; Foreign: 145,611 sales units.
Why was this product recalled?
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics confirmed that N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), a drug used for acetaminophen overdose, mucolytic therapy and is used as nutritional supplement, can interfere with VITROS GLU, LAC, TRIG, and URIC Slides assays.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 26, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0091-2017.