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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VITROS TT4 Calibrator For the quantitative measurement of total thyroxine (T4) in human serum and plasma (EDTA or heparin) using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System to aid in the differential diagnosis of thyroid disease.

Reported: May 28, 2014 Initiated: February 20, 2014 #Z-1648-2014

Product Description

VITROS TT4 Calibrator For the quantitative measurement of total thyroxine (T4) in human serum and plasma (EDTA or heparin) using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System to aid in the differential diagnosis of thyroid disease.

Reason for Recall

Total T4 Calibrators and Reagent Packs may have calibration failures or low Quality Control results.

Details

Units Affected
583 units Total (357 units domestically & 226 units internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, England, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VITROS TT4 Calibrator For the quantitative measurement of total thyroxine (T4) in human serum and plasma (EDTA or heparin) using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System to aid in the differential diagnosis of thyroid disease.. Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. Units affected: 583 units Total (357 units domestically & 226 units internationally).
Why was this product recalled?
Total T4 Calibrators and Reagent Packs may have calibration failures or low Quality Control results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 28, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1648-2014.