FDA Recall Terminated

Proadvantage Mono Rapid Test Cassette, Catalog No. P080016 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selectively detect IM heterophile antibodies in whole blood, serum or plasma in just minutes.

Recall: Z-2269-2016 · Initiated June 22, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2269-2016
Event Number
74505
Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FEI Number
1000125596
Product Code
KTN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
June 22, 2016
Terminated
January 29, 2018
Address
9975 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121-2997

Description

Proadvantage Mono Rapid Test Cassette, Catalog No. P080016 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selectively detect IM heterophile antibodies in whole blood, serum or plasma in just minutes.

Reason

The Positive Control information referencing human plasma as the antibody material described in the product labeling and packaging is incorrect.

Action

A Medical Device Correction letter dated 6/22/16 will be sent to all customers to inform them that Alere is recalling the MONO Rapid Test products because the Positive Control Information referencing human plasma as the antibody material described in the product labeling and packaging is incorrect. Customers are informed that the labeling states the Positive Control contains the following: Diluted human plasma containing IM heterophile antibodies, 0.09% sodium azide. The Positive Control contains the following: Goat anti-mono antibody, 0.09% sodium azide. Customers are instructed to complete and fax or email the enclosed verification form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Alere San Diego at (844) 804-4945 or email at [email protected].

Distribution

US