Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1519-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VITROS Chemistry Products Specialty Diluent, REF 855 9825, 6 x 3 mL, IVD --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Rochester, NY

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 26, 2014

Date Posted: May 7, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1519-2014

Event ID: 67883

Reason for Recall:

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) confirmed the potential for lower than expected C-Reactive Protein (CRP) results only to be generated when using VITROS Chemistry Products Specialty Diluent (Lot F3168) or VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3 (Lot 01-3266). The VITROS Instructions for Use states that if the if a C-reactive protein concentration exceeds the systems measuring (reportable or dynamic) range, dilute the sample with VITROS Specialty Diluent or a patient sample containing a low concentration of CRP. An initial threefold dilution is recommended. Internal testing determined that results using VITROS CRP Slides have the potential for approximately 51% bias using a 3x dilution factor.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1656 distributed (1200 went to warehouse in France)

Code Information:

Lot F3168 (exp. 30 Sep 2014)

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and foreign distribution to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain and Venezuela.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated