Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0296-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VITROS Chemistry Products ALKP Slides, 300 slides/pack; catalog number 1053180 VITROS ALKP Slides quantitatively measure alkaline phosphatase (ALKP) activity in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 12, 2013

Date Posted: November 27, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0296-2014

Event ID: 65572

Reason for Recall:

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Slide Dispense cartridges used with some VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 183267 units (89415 units domestically & 93852 units internationally)

Code Information:

Multiple lots affected, with expiry dates through 22-Mar-2015

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, England, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated