FDA Recall Terminated

Triage TOX Drug Screen Panel, Model# 94400. Product Usage: The Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay intended to be used with the Triage Meters for the point-of-care qualitative determination of the presence of drug and/or the major metabolites above the threshold concentrations of up to 10 distinct drug classes, including assays for acetaminophen/paracetamol, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, THC and tricyclic antidepressants in urine.

Recall: Z-0029-2013 · Initiated May 28, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0029-2013
Event Number
63175
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FEI Number
1000125596
Product Code
DJR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
May 28, 2009
Posted
October 10, 2012
Terminated
October 10, 2012
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997

Description

Triage TOX Drug Screen Panel, Model# 94400. Product Usage: The Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay intended to be used with the Triage Meters for the point-of-care qualitative determination of the presence of drug and/or the major metabolites above the threshold concentrations of up to 10 distinct drug classes, including assays for acetaminophen/paracetamol, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, THC and tricyclic antidepressants in urine.

Reason

Biosite is recalling the Triage TOX Drug Screen kits where the box containing test devices because it was mislabeled.

Action

Biosite sent a Notice of Correction letter dated May 28, 2009 to all their customers who purchased the Triage TOX Drug Screen. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed that performance of Triage TOX Drug Screen test devices is not affected in any way by the misprinted box flap, provided the test is used with a urine sample as per the instructions for use. Customers are instructed to complete and fax the enclosed verification form within 10 days. In the US, customers were instructed to contact Biosite at (877) 441-7440 or email [email protected]. Customers in UK are instructed to contact European Representative, Lesley Paice, [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Finlind, France, Germany, Great Britian, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay.

Quantity

45,638 units