Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics recalls VITROS chemistry K+ Slides (Catalog No. 8157596) due to intermittent slide dispense issues from anti-backup platen failure in some cartridges.
Users may experience intermittent slide dispense issues with some cartridges due to the anti-backup platen failing to advance inside the cartridge.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS chemistry K+ Slides (Catalog No. 8157596) because some cartridges may have intermittent slide dispense issues due to a failing anti-backup platen. This could lead to inaccurate test results if the slides don't dispense properly.
The anti-backup platen in some cartridges may fail to advance properly, causing intermittent slide dispense issues. This can lead to inaccurate test results if the slides don't dispense correctly during blood testing procedures.
Users of VITROS chemistry K+ Slides (Catalog No. 8157596) with the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Laboratory technicians and healthcare professionals who use these slides for blood tests are most at risk of inaccurate test results.
Check if your VITROS chemistry K+ Slides have the Catalog Number 8157596. The specific model numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 410209876551, 410209876548) indicate affected units.
Verify your VITROS K+ Slides have the Catalog Number 8157596 and one of the listed model numbers.
The recall is due to intermittent slide dispense issues in some cartridges caused by the anti-backup platen failing to advance properly.
Check if your VITROS K+ Slides have the Catalog Number 8157596 and one of the listed model numbers. No specific remedy is provided in the recall notice.
The recall does not mention any injury risk; the hazard is limited to potential inaccurate test results.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0269-2020 — Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Hello, I own a Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics that is covered by recall Z-0269-2020 from Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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