Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15699 |
| Brand Name: | Vitros Chemistry products K+ Slides, Coatings 0884 amd 0885 |
| Model: | 8157596 |
| Affected: | Coatings: 0884, 0885 |
| 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: | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) determined that VITROS® Chemistry Products K+ Slides, Coatings 0884 and 0885 contain a surfactant that was unintentionally added during the manufacturing process. OCD has conducted testing that indicates that VITROS® K+ Slides made from Coatings 0884 and 0885 are currently meeting their intended use and performance specifications. However, at this time we are unable to determine the effect that the addition of the surfactant may have on long-term product performance. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 22/11/2013 |
