Recall Z-1113-2022

Reason for recall

Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH, LH and Prol Reagents Low End Imprecision. Low-level quality control (QC) and patient samples at the low end of the Measuring (Reportable) Range when using VITROS FSH, LH and Prol Reagent. Calibration failures, driven by imprecision observed with Calibrator Level 1.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Ortho CLinical Diagnostics issued "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION" dated 3/25/22 to consignees who had been shipped VITROS FSH, LH or Prol in the previous 18 months were notified (CL2022-069) of the issue and instructed as follows: -Run daily low-level QC in duplicate to confirm acceptable performance. -If their laboratory is experiencing low end imprecision with VITROS FSH, LH or Prol Reagent, follow one of the suggested testing algorithms as described in the enclosure. o Note: If their laboratory is not experiencing low end imprecision, continue testing patient samples as usual (single replicate). -Until further notice, all future lots of the products will also be affected. -On the enclosed Credit Form, track the additional quantities of VITROS FSH, LH and/or Prol tests used due to the testing protocol. Periodically submit the form to Ortho. Ortho will credit their account. If you have further questions, please contact Ortho Care Technical Solutions Center at 1-800-421-3311.