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FDA Devices recall · Reported May 25, 2022

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Prolactin Reagent Pack Product Code: 1849793

Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH, LH and Prol Reagents Low End Imprecision. Low-level qual…

Recall #
Z-1114-2022
Affected scope
1767 units total: 1521 US; 246 OUS
Initiated
March 25, 2022
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Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc recalled VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Prolactin Reagent Pack Product Code: 1849793 - a moderate-severity action.

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Prolactin Reagent Pack Product Code: 1849793 was recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc in May 25, 2022. Reason: Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1114-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic ….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
May 25, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1114-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1114-2022) was formally reported on May 25, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 25, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Raritan, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1767 units total: 1521 US; 246 OUS.

The documented reason for this recall is: Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH, LH and Prol Reagents Low End Imprecision. Low-level quality control (QC) and patient samples at … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) OUS (Foreign): Australia Bermuda Brazil Canada L3R 4G5 Chile China Colombia Denmark France Germany India Italy Japan Mexico Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sw…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1767 units total: 1521 US; 246 OUS

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Prolactin Reagent Pack Product Code: 1849793

Reason for recall

Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH, LH and Prol Reagents Low End Imprecision. Low-level quality control (QC) and patient samples at the low end of the Measuring (Reportable) Range when using VITROS FSH, LH and Prol Reagent. Calibration failures, driven by imprecision observed with Calibrator Level 1.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1114-2022
Date reported May 25, 2022
Date initiated March 25, 2022
Recalling firm Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc
Firm location Raritan, NJ
Affected scope 1767 units total: 1521 US; 246 OUS
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) OUS (Foreign): Australia Bermuda Brazil Canada L3R 4G5 Chile China Colombia Denmark France Germany India Italy Japan Mexico Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden United Kingdom

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

Scale of Impact

1767 units total: 1521 US; 246 OUS units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Prolactin Reagent Pack Product Code: 1849793. Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Units affected: 1767 units total: 1521 US; 246 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH, LH and Prol Reagents Low End Imprecision. Low-level quality control (QC) and patient samples at the low end of the Measuring (Reportable) Range when using VITROS FSH, LH and Prol Reagent. Calibration failures, driven by imprecision observed with Calibrator Level 1.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 25, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1114-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) OUS (Foreign): Australia Bermuda Brazil Canada L3R 4G5 Chile China Colombia Denmark France Germany India Italy Japan Mexico Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden United Kingdom.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1114-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported May 25, 2022.

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