FDA Recall Terminated

Medplus ER Drug Screen Test Model #5800KAB packaged as 25 individually pouched devices in a labeled kit box.

Recall: Z-1315-06 · Initiated May 31, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1315-06
Event Number
35656
Firm
Applied Biotech Inc
FEI Number
1000125390
Product Code
LCM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 31, 2005
Posted
August 1, 2006
Terminated
July 25, 2012
Address
10237 Flanders Ct, San Diego, CA, 92121-2901

Description

Medplus ER Drug Screen Test Model #5800KAB packaged as 25 individually pouched devices in a labeled kit box.

Reason

The firm has discovered that a number of distributed devices of the Medplus ER Drug Screen Test may be incorrectly assembled which may give incorrect results. The product is an in vitro test for rapid detection of various drugs such as Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Phencyclidine, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Morphine, Tetrahydrocannabinol, & Benzodiazepines in human urine.

Action

Recall notifications that describe the problem, dated May 31,2005, were sent via fax. Customers were instructed to block all stock of affected lots in their warehouse, contact their primary consignees and advise them to discontinue use immediately and dispose any unused materials. A faxback form was used to communicate to the recalling firm the quantity blocked and disposed of. Arrangements were made for providing replacement product.

Distribution

Nationwide (distributors in KS and OR).

Quantity

Lot #85699: 71 kits (1775 devices) & Lot #85671: 44 kits (1100 devices)