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FDA Devices recall · Reported March 7, 2018

VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier is used as an assayed control to monitor the performance on VITROS 250/350/5, 1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Used as a control for the VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 7, 2018. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0807-2018.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

VITROS Performance Verifier II (PVII) Lot K4852 does not meet long term stability requirements for the AST Analyte (only) when the product is stored refrigerated for up to 6 month…

Recall #: Z-0807-2018
Affected scope: 10,021 units
Initiated: July 10, 2017

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Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc recalled VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier is used as an assayed control to monitor t… - a low-severity action.

VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier is used as an assayed control to monitor t… was recalled by Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc in March 7, 2018. Reason: VITROS Performance Verifier II (PVII) Lot K4852 does not meet long term stability requirements for the AST An…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0807-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-VITROS Performance Verifier II (PVII) Lot K4852 does not meet long term stability requirements for the AST An….

Low
severity level: 10K units
affected scope: Class III
classification: March 7, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0807-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier is used as an assayed control to monitor the performance on VITROS 250/350/5, 1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Used as a control for the VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Reason for recall

VITROS Performance Verifier II (PVII) Lot K4852 does not meet long term stability requirements for the AST Analyte (only) when the product is stored refrigerated for up to 6 months.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0807-2018
Date reported	March 7, 2018
Date initiated	July 10, 2017
Recalling firm	Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc
Firm location	Raritan, NJ
Affected scope	10,021 units
Distribution	Worldwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

10,021 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

VITROS Performance Verifier II (PVII) Lot K4852 does not meet long term stability requirements for the AST Analyte (only) when the product is stored refrigerated for up to 6 months.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 7, 2018. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0807-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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