FDA Enforcement Class II Completed

Triage Drugs of Abuse Plus TCA 25 Test Kit, Model Numbers 92000, 92590, 92591; 25 individually pouched devices, 1 bottle of Wash Solution, 1 Pipette and 50 Pipette Tips in a labeled kit box. Product Usage: The Alere Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel plus Tricyclic Antidepressants uses eight discrete competitive immunoassay procedures for the simultaneous detection and identification of the major drugs and/or the urinary metabolites of eight different drug classes. The use of monoclonal antibodies that are specific for the drugs and/or metabolites of the eight drug classes ensures a high degree of sensitivity and specificity.

Recall: Z-0418-2018 · Reported February 7, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0418-2018
Event ID
78608
Classification
Class II
Status
Completed
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
February 7, 2018
Initiation Date
November 14, 2017
Classification Date
January 26, 2018
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997, United States

Description

Triage Drugs of Abuse Plus TCA 25 Test Kit, Model Numbers 92000, 92590, 92591; 25 individually pouched devices, 1 bottle of Wash Solution, 1 Pipette and 50 Pipette Tips in a labeled kit box. Product Usage: The Alere Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel plus Tricyclic Antidepressants uses eight discrete competitive immunoassay procedures for the simultaneous detection and identification of the major drugs and/or the urinary metabolites of eight different drug classes. The use of monoclonal antibodies that are specific for the drugs and/or metabolites of the eight drug classes ensures a high degree of sensitivity and specificity.

Reason

The recalled lots have demonstrated unexpected false positive THC results.

Code Info

Lots 403111, 406741, 396588, 398577, 396587

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - United States Nationwide and the countries of Japan, Canada

Quantity

2940 units