Recall Z-0687-2019— ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS, initiated 2018-11-01. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: 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.. Reason: 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..

Recalling firm
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2018-11-01
Firm location
Bridgend, N/A, United Kingdom

Product description

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.

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.

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