Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 25, 2020
Elevated sample results signal/cutoff (s/c) values when using eight (8) lots of VITROS immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator and decreased signal in one (1) lot…
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc recalled VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator - Product Usage: In-Vitro Diag… - a moderate-severity action.
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator - Product Usage: In-Vitro Diag… was recalled by Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc in November 25, 2020. Reason: Elevated sample results signal/cutoff (s/c) values when using eight (8) lots of VITROS immunodiagnostic Produ…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0450-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Elevated sample results signal/cutoff (s/c) values when using eight (8) lots of VITROS immunodiagnostic Produ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0450-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0450-2021) was formally reported on November 25, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 30, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Raritan, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 651 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Elevated sample results signal/cutoff (s/c) values when using eight (8) lots of VITROS immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator and decreased signal in one (1) lot of VITROS¿ Immunodiagnostic Products An… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Singapore 609917, United Kingdom, Italy.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
651 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator - Product Usage: In-Vitro Diagnostic (EUA) an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection. Emergency use of this test is limited to authorized laboratories-- Product Code (Unique Identifier): 6199920 (10758750033362)
Elevated sample results signal/cutoff (s/c) values when using eight (8) lots of VITROS immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator and decreased signal in one (1) lot of VITROS¿ Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Control
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0450-2021 |
| Date reported | November 25, 2020 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc |
| Firm location | Raritan, NJ |
| Affected scope | 651 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Singapore 609917, United Kingdom, Italy. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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