Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-3044-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 684 4471 Product Usage For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides quantitatively measure chloride (Cl-) concentration in serum, plasma and urine using VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis. Product Usage:

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: July 11, 2018

Date Posted: September 19, 2018

Recall Number: Z-3044-2018

Event ID: 80697

Reason for Recall:

The slides do not meet the maximum allowable interference (MAI) claims for triglyceride interference when using serum samples. Triglyceride interference on the Cl- Slide was observed around a triglyceride concentration 600mg/dL, however the current triglyceride interference claim states interference should not occur below 800mg/dL of triglyceride.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 420105

Code Information:

GEN 10 and above

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the countries of: Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated