CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 16 Nov 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Vitros Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 -(Gen) recalled
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Vitros Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 -(Gen) 22 of Vitros Phyt Slides For in vitro, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Oct 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0220-2023
- FDA event ID
- 91051
- Recalling firm
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Raritan, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 13 Oct 2022
- FDA classified
- 10 Nov 2022
- Reported
- 16 Nov 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Nov 2022 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 16 Nov 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Calibration disk Data Release Version (DRV) 6194 to 6200 contain inappropriate calibration mathematics for VITROS Calibration Kit 9 for calibrating VITROS PHYT Slides, for all lots of slide generation 22 (GEN 22). The erroneous mathematics on the calibration disk prevents the VITROS 250/350 Chemistry System from successfully calibrating, leading to delayed results.
Product as listed by the FDA
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 -(GEN) 22 of VITROS PHYT Slides For in vitro diagnostic use only. Product Code: 8568040 . VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 is used to calibrate VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems for the quantitative measurement of ACET, CRBM, DGXN, PHBR, and PHYT
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and Countries (Foreign) including: Australia Bermuda DV04 Bermuda, HM 13 Bermuda, HM08 Brazil Canada L3R 4G5 Chile China Colombia Denmark France Germany India Italy Japan Mexico Norway Portugal Russia Singapore 609917 Spain Sweden United Kingdom
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Calibration disk Data Release Version (DRV) 6194 to 6200 contain inappropriate calibration mathematics for VITROS Calibration Kit 9 for calibrating VITROS PHYT Slides, for all lots of slide generation 22 (GEN 22). The erroneous mathematics on the calibration disk prevents the VITROS 250/350 Chemistry System from successfully calibrating, leading to delayed results.
Which lots are affected?
UDI-DI: 10758750005031 Kit Lots/Exp. Date: 0911 24-MAY-2023; 0921 04-OCT-2023; 0942 06-JUN-2024; 0980 26-OCT-2022; 0991 01-MAR-2023 VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides, GEN 22, All lots Calibration Diskette Data Release Versions (DRVs) 6194 through 6200 supporting VITROS Calibrator Kit 9.
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and Countries (Foreign) including: Australia Bermuda DV04 Bermuda, HM 13 Bermuda, HM08 Brazil Canada L3R 4G5 Chile China Colombia Denmark France Germany India Italy Japan Mexico Norway Portugal Russia Singapore 609917 Spain Sweden United Kingdom
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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