Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27087 |
| Brand Name: | VITROS Chemistry Products TP and XT ALB-TP Slides |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | VITROS® Chemistry Products TP Slides - All current and future and past lots, VITROS® XT Chemistry Products ALB-TP Slides - all current, future and past lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics c/o Quigg Partners Level 7, 36 Brandon Street Wellington 6011 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 402 899 |
| Manufacturer: | Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer was made aware of new information regarding the potential for Eltrombopag to interfere with specific assays. During investigational testing by Ortho, VITROS TP and XT ALB-TP Slides were identified as sensitive to Eltrombopag interference. Eltrombopag is a spectral interferent at the wave lengths that these VITROS assays are measured. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 21/12/2020 |
