Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0318-2014)

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 Mg Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8255093 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 1921204 VITROS Mg Slides quantitatively measure magnesium (Mg) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine 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-0318-2014

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: 101,976 units (39,909 units domestically & 62,067 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