FDA Recall 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 · Initiated November 14, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0418-2018
Event Number
78608
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FEI Number
1000125596
Product Code
DKZ
Status
Completed
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
November 14, 2017
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997

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.

Action

All primary consignees will be contacted in letter provided via fax, email or direct mail. End users will be instructed to discard any remaining inventory they may have of the affected lots. Alere will provide credit to end users for any remaining unused inventory.

Distribution

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

Quantity

2940 units