FDA Recall Terminated

OTC Pregnancy Test Kit labeled: ''CHOICE Pregnancy Test Kit'' (PA-320) , cassette type with cup and dropper. Label states: ''Easy to Use, Easy Reading, Positive result as early as 1 minute, Over 99% accurate.'' Each box contains one home test kit. Responsible firm on label: Distributed by: ICC, Amherst, NY 14228

Recall: Z-0453-05 · Initiated October 7, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0453-05
Event Number
30794
Firm
International Chemical Inc.
FEI Number
1319423
Product Code
LCX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 7, 2004
Posted
January 28, 2005
Terminated
October 13, 2005
Address
55 Woodridge Dr, Amherst, NY, 14228-2221

Description

OTC Pregnancy Test Kit labeled: ''CHOICE Pregnancy Test Kit'' (PA-320) , cassette type with cup and dropper. Label states: ''Easy to Use, Easy Reading, Positive result as early as 1 minute, Over 99% accurate.'' Each box contains one home test kit. Responsible firm on label: Distributed by: ICC, Amherst, NY 14228

Reason

Poor sealing of pouches and degradation of product. Invalid test results and false negatives are possible.

Action

The consignee (exporter) was notified via telephone in October 2004 regarding lot U040904 (cassette) and notified via telephone regarding the expanded recall (lot U060804, One-Step) on 12/27/2004. A recall letter issued regarding both lots on 1/10/2005.

Distribution

Product was shipped to an exporter in Florida who further distributed to consignees in the Caribbean.

Quantity

108