VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 684 4471 Product Usage: VITROS Cl Slides (Product Code 684 4471) - 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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: GEN 10 and above
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
- Reason for Recall:
- The slides failed to meet current claims for Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD) and Limit of Quantification (LoQ) for urine samples. The measuring range (15-300 mmol/L) for urine samples when tested with the Cl- slide is not affected. The current Cl- LoQ is 5 mmol/L and the LoQ determined by this investigation is 15 mmol/L.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
VITROS Chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Product Code 684 4471 Product Usage: VITROS Cl Slides (Product Code 684 4471) - 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 Codes/Lot Numbers:
GEN 10 and above
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-3184-2018
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