FDA Recall Terminated

The Alere Cholestech LDX high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) Test Cassette, Model Number 12-807. Product Usage: Immunoassay for the determination of C-Reactive Protein (CRP). The Alere Cholestech LDX high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein in whole blood or serum.

Recall: Z-1178-2013 · Initiated March 6, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1178-2013
Event Number
64701
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FEI Number
1000125596
Product Code
DCK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 6, 2013
Posted
April 25, 2013
Terminated
March 12, 2014
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997

Description

The Alere Cholestech LDX high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) Test Cassette, Model Number 12-807. Product Usage: Immunoassay for the determination of C-Reactive Protein (CRP). The Alere Cholestech LDX high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein in whole blood or serum.

Reason

The Alere Cholestech LDX hsCRP cassette (PN 12-807) may have increased imprecision relative to the performance data in the package insert, which may cause differences in quantitative results for hsCRP compared to a reference method or repeat testing on the same patient sample.

Action

Alere sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated March 6, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to block all stock of the affected lot in their warehouses; discontinue use and discard all stock on hand, complete the provided Customer Verification form to document disposal, contact their primary consignees and advise them of the required discontinuation and disposal of the affected lot. For question call 877-308-8289.

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

2333 kits