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VITROS Chemistry Products K+ (Potassium) Slides (Reagent) Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Due to While performing interval testing, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD)...

Date: May 9, 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 Chemistry Products K+ (Potassium) Slides (Reagent), REF/Catalog Number 815 7596, Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products K+ Slides quantitatively measure potassium (K+) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

Quantity: Domestic: 236,364; Foreign: 8,339

Why Was This Recalled?

While performing interval testing, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) determined that a surfactant was unintentionally added to VITROS Chemistry Products K+ Slides during the manufacturing process.

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