FDA Enforcement Class III Terminated

Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification, 4 vial set, Catalog Number: 88770 Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification (hereafter referred to as CAL VERS) enables users to monitor the performance of total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides (TRG), and glucose (GLU) test procedures on the Alere Cholestech LDX System. Calibration verification is optional for CLIA waived systems, such as the Alere Cholestech LDX System, under CLIA regulations. However local or state regulations may require that calibration verification is run at regular intervals.

Recall: Z-0747-2013 · Reported February 6, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0747-2013
Event ID
63918
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
February 6, 2013
Initiation Date
October 22, 2012
Classification Date
January 29, 2013
Termination Date
September 26, 2013
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997, United States

Description

Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification, 4 vial set, Catalog Number: 88770 Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification (hereafter referred to as CAL VERS) enables users to monitor the performance of total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides (TRG), and glucose (GLU) test procedures on the Alere Cholestech LDX System. Calibration verification is optional for CLIA waived systems, such as the Alere Cholestech LDX System, under CLIA regulations. However local or state regulations may require that calibration verification is run at regular intervals.

Reason

Out of range (increased) HDL Cholesterol results.

Code Info

Lot#271097, 298148, and 301886

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico and South Korea.

Quantity

614 kits