Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5 Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Due to There is evidence that an electrical short within...

Date: May 6, 2013
Company: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics directly.

Affected Products

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5,1 FS System family member)(product code 6802445) Product Usage: For use in the in vitro quantitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using both VITROS Chemistry Products Slides (colorimetric endpoint, rate, ion-selective electrode, and immunorate methods) and VITROS Chemistry Products MicroTip liquid reagents (spectrophotometric and spectrophotometric immunoassay methods.)

Quantity: Total 69 units (28 units domestically and 41 units internationally)

Why Was This Recalled?

There is evidence that an electrical short within the systems connector has caused an accumulation of heat which has radiated back through the wiring harness causing the wires and connectors to melt.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report