Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15144 |
| Brand Name: | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics VITROS Chemistry Products MicroSlides |
| Model: | Multiple catalogue numbers |
| Affected: | Expiry dates to 22 March 2015 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics c/- Johnson & Johnson 13A Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 800 705 |
| Manufacturer: | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc |
| Issue: | The VITROS MicroSlide Cartridge is made up of the cartridge body and an Anti-Backup Platen(ABP). The purpose of the ABP is to keep the stacks of slides in the correct position for dispensing. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics have received reports associated with ABP failing to advance, jamming or failing to stay locked in place within the cartridge. When this occurs, the slide is not properly dispensed from the cartridge since the stack of slides is not positioned correctly. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/8/2013 |
