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Event 81682

3 recalled-product records grouped only because every row carries this exact official event ID.

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
November 01, 2018
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Ongoing
Recalling firm wording
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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device · product 1 of 3

VITROS Anti-HBe Reagent Pack, Cat No. 6801816 Product Usage: For the in vitro qualitative detection of antibodies to hepatitis B e antigen (anti-HBe) in human adult and pediatric (2 to 21 years old) serum from individuals who have symptoms of chronic hepatitis and those who have recovered from HBV infection, using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Further assessment of HBV infection (biochemical, serological and/or nucleic acid testing) is required to define the specific disease state. VITROS Anti-HBe test performance has not been established for the monitoring of HBV disease or therapy. Test performance characteristics have not been established in patients under the age of 2, or in populations of immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients. This test has not been FDA licensed for the screening of blood, plasma and tissue donors.

Z-0687-2019
Recall number
Z-0687-2019
Initiated
November 01, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
3429 units (100 tests per unit)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

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Reason for recall

The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.

Code information

All expired, in-date, and future lots released.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide domestic distribution. International distribution to Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, India, France, Japan, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

device · product 2 of 3

VITROS HBeAg Reagent, Cat. No 6801819 Product Usage: For the in vitro qualitative detection of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) in human adult and pediatric (2 to 21 years old) serum from individuals who have symptoms of hepatitis or who may be at risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Test results, in conjunction with other serological and clinical information, may be used for the laboratory diagnosis of individuals with acute or chronic hepatitis B, or recovery from hepatitis B infection. The VITROS HBeAg test should not be used to test cord blood samples. Test performance characteristics have not been established in patients under the age of 2, or in populations of immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients. This test has not been FDA licensed for the screening of blood, plasma and tissue donors.

Z-0688-2019
Recall number
Z-0688-2019
Initiated
November 01, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
3725 units (100 tests/unit)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

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Reason for recall

The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.

Code information

All expired, in-date, and future lots released.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide domestic distribution. International distribution to Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, India, France, Japan, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

device · product 3 of 3

VITROS NT-proBNP Reagent, Cat No. 6802156 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. For the quantitative measurement of N-terminal pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) 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 diagnosis of congestive heart failure and for the risk stratification of acute coronary syndrome and congestive heart failure. The test is further indicated as an aid in the assessment of increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in patients at risk for heart failure who have stable coronary artery disease. The test can also be used in the assessment of heart failure severity in patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

Z-0689-2019
Recall number
Z-0689-2019
Initiated
November 01, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
46598 total, 46062 units in US (100 tests per unit)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.

Code information

All expired, in-date, and future lots released.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide domestic distribution. International distribution to Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, India, France, Japan, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.