FDA Recall Terminated

Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel, Model Number: 95000. Is an immunoassay test kit used for the qualitative determination of the presence of the major metabolites of drugs of abuse in urine.

Recall: Z-1088-2009 · Initiated November 6, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1088-2009
Event Number
50689
Firm
Biosite Inc
FEI Number
1000125596
Product Code
DKZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
November 6, 2008
Posted
March 17, 2009
Terminated
October 13, 2011
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121

Description

Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel, Model Number: 95000. Is an immunoassay test kit used for the qualitative determination of the presence of the major metabolites of drugs of abuse in urine.

Reason

The recall was initiated after the firm's investigations confirmed that, while lot #186625 passed all internal specifications and quality requirements, the incidence of false positive PCP results has exceeded their post market surveillance thresholds for customer complaints in the field. In addition, the firm has been able to reproduce false positive results reported by customers and as a result

Action

Consignee notification was initiated on 11/6/2008 with Urgent Medical Device Recall notifications, dated 11/5/2008 and mailed to domestic customers sent via US Postal Service Priority Mail and to foreign customers via FedEx. The notice informed customers of the reason for the recall and requested the customers immediately discontinue all use of lot #186625 and discard all affected product in accordance with your local regulations. The customers were also instructed to complete and fax an attached Customer/Distributor Verification form within 10 days.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA and country of Canada.

Quantity

2634 kits