FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) Kit. Product Usage: The AlereTM hCG Combo (20/10 mIU/mL) test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine, as an aid in the early detection of pregnancy. It is for healthcare professionals only.

Recall: Z-1401-2013 · Reported June 5, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1401-2013
Event ID
65048
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 5, 2013
Initiation Date
April 16, 2013
Classification Date
May 24, 2013
Termination Date
October 18, 2013
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, N/A, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997, United States

Description

Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) Kit. Product Usage: The AlereTM hCG Combo (20/10 mIU/mL) test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine, as an aid in the early detection of pregnancy. It is for healthcare professionals only.

Reason

The firm initiated recall of Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) kit PN 92215, lots hCG1110133 and hCG1110135, because an investigation has indicated a portion of these Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) PN 92215 kit lots were incorrectly packaged with the Alere" hCG Cassette (20 mIU/mL) PN 92210 Product Insert. The Alere" hCG Cassette (20 mIU/mL) Product Insert contains information for

Code Info

Lot/Unit Codes: hCG1110133 & hCG1110135 Part Number: 92215 Expiration date, or Expected shelf life: 9/30/13 & 10/31/13

Distribution

United States Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

3975 kits