Alere San Diego, Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

According to to data from the FDA, there were 9 medical device recalls made by Alere San Diego, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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• 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.
• Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification, 4 vial set, Catalog Number: 88770 Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification (hereafter referred to as CAL VERS) enables users to monitor the performance of total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides (TRG), and glucose (GLU) test procedures on the Alere Cholestech LDX System. Calibration verification is optional for CLIA waived systems, such as the Alere Cholestech LDX System, under CLIA regulations. However local or state regulations may require that calibration verification is run at regular intervals.
• Alere Cholestech LDX Multianalyte Control, 2 vial set, Catalog Number: 88769 Alere Cholestech LDX Multianalyte Control (hereafter referred to as Controls) enables users to monitor the performance of total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides (TRG), glucose (GLU), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test procedures on the Alere Cholestech LDX System. The results obtained for the controls are to be compared with the assigned values given on the Expected Values Card, accompanying the package insert, to determine if the procedure is within control limits. Assayed quality control material for use with the Alere Cholestech LDX System.
• Cardinal Health hCG Cassette Rapid Test, Part Number: B1077-22 (Mfg PN: 4582105026) The SP hCG Cassette Rapid Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, as an aid in the early detection of pregnancy. This test is for professional use.
• Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) Kit. Product Usage: The AlereTM hCG Combo (20/10 mIU/mL) test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine, as an aid in the early detection of pregnancy. It is for healthcare professionals only.
• IMO-402 Mononucleosis Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma). Catalog #IMO-402/94201 The MONO test (Whole Blood) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Infectious Mononucleosis heterophile antibodies in whole blood to aid in the diagnosis of infectious Mononucleosis.
• Product Brand Name(s): Alere Cholestech LDX¿ Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette, Model 10-991. Product Generic Name: Alere Cholestech LDX¿ Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette. Description of the product: Lipid. Glucose panel Test cassettes. Product packaging: 10 individually pouched cassettes in a labeled kit box. Intended for the quantitative determination of total cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, triglycerides, and/or glucose in whole blood, serum, and plasma.
• Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen Control 1 Product Generic Name: Quality Control Material Description of the product: Good Laboratory Practice suggests that external controls should be tested with each new lot or shipment of test materials, or every 30 days, and as otherwise required by a laboratorys standard quality control procedures. The Alere Triage¿ Drug Screen Controls, when used in accordance with the test procedures described in the Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen package insert, provide this capability. The results obtained for the controls are to be compared with the assigned values given on the Expected Values Card, accompanying the package insert, to determine if the procedure is within control limits. Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen Control 1 or Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen Control 2 consist of human urine matrix containing parent compounds and/or major metabolites/analogues of drugs of abuse. 510(k)/IDE/PMA number: K060788 Type of Packaging: 5 vials per level in a labeled kit box. Indications for use: The Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen Controls are to be used with the Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen tests and Alere Triage¿ Meters to assist the laboratory in monitoring test performance.
• Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST Test Cassette, Model #12-788. For the in vitro quantitative determination of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).