PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

VITROS Chemistry Products Lipase Slides, Product Codes 1668409 (contains 60 Slides per Cartridge) and 8297749 (contains 18 slides per cartridge)

Reported: November 15, 2023 Initiated: September 12, 2023 #Z-0236-2024

Product Description

VITROS Chemistry Products Lipase Slides, Product Codes 1668409 (contains 60 Slides per Cartridge) and 8297749 (contains 18 slides per cartridge)

Reason for Recall

Products 1668409 and 8297749 may contain VITROS Lipase Slides with an abnormality which could cause -46% to +86% bias in lipase results depending on how the slides are used. Falsely low levels could result in a missed or delayed diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and may lead to diagnostic confusion in the setting of acute abdominal symptoms. Falsely elevated levels would not result in patient harm but may cause diagnostic confusion and a delay in accurate diagnosis of a patient with abdominal pain.

Details

Units Affected
342 units
Distribution
US States: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, NC, NY, TN, TX, VT. Canada, France, India, Japan, South Korea
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VITROS Chemistry Products Lipase Slides, Product Codes 1668409 (contains 60 Slides per Cartridge) and 8297749 (contains 18 slides per cartridge). Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc.. Units affected: 342 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Products 1668409 and 8297749 may contain VITROS Lipase Slides with an abnormality which could cause -46% to +86% bias in lipase results depending on how the slides are used. Falsely low levels could result in a missed or delayed diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and may lead to diagnostic confusion in the setting of acute abdominal symptoms. Falsely elevated levels would not result in patient harm but may cause diagnostic confusion and a delay in accurate diagnosis of a patient with abdominal pain.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 15, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0236-2024.