FDA Recall Open, Classified

Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kit, Model: 3LP656194-PCM-LD, PN: 55170

Recall: Z-1702-2024 · Initiated March 1, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1702-2024
Event Number
94190
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FEI Number
1000125596
Product Code
CGA
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
March 1, 2024
Posted
April 30, 2024
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997

Description

Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kit, Model: 3LP656194-PCM-LD, PN: 55170

Reason

There is a potential that the Cholestech LDX battery (an external battery pack available as an optional accessory to the Cholestech LDX Analyzer) may swell which could cause minor burns, cuts or abrasions, or low current electrical shock to the user.

Action

On March 28, 2024, Alere San Diego issued a Urgent Medical Device Correction notification to affected consignees via mail. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, Alere asked consignees to take the following actions: " Inspect all Cholestech LDX" Battery Kits for any signs of swelling. DO NOT CONTINUE USE OF BATTERIES THAT APPEAR SWOLLEN. If your battery pack exhibits any signs of swelling, the product should not be used and discarded per local regulations. " If the battery appears normal, then it can continue to be used. " Complete and return the Customer Reply Form. " If you have forwarded the products listed above to other laboratories, please inform them of this Product Correction and provide to them a copy of this letter. " Please retain this letter for your laboratory records.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Kingdom, Netherlands and Kenya.

Quantity

559 units