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Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) Kit. Product Usage: The AlereTM hCG Combo (20/10 mIU/mL) test is a rapid chroma

FDA device recall Z-1401-2013 · posted 2013-05-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Reason for recall
The firm initiated recall of Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) kit PN 92215, lots hCG1110133 and hCG1110135, because an investigation has indicated a portion of these Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) PN 92215 kit lots were incorrectly packaged with the Alere" hCG Cassette (20 mIU/mL) PN 92210 Product Insert. The Alere" hCG Cassette (20 mIU/mL) Product Insert contains information for
Action taken
Alere initiated this recall by sending recall notification letters, titled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL", dated April 16, 2013 via via fax, email or direct mail. The letter informed customers of the product recalled, reason for recall, customer required action, and contact information, "Alere Technical Services at 866-216-0094 or by e-mail at lateral.flow.support@alere.com.". A verification form was attached to the notification letter.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
JHI
Quantity affected
3975 kits
Distribution
United States Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2013-04-16
Date posted
2013-05-25
Date terminated
2013-10-18
Location
San Diego, CA

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