| Class 3 Device Recall Alere Cholestech LDX Analyzer and Alere Cholestech Lipid Profile | |
Date Initiated by Firm | August 02, 2016 |
Create Date | September 10, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 28, 2016 |
Recall Number | Z-2778-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
74940 |
510(K)Number | K120615 |
Product Classification |
Ldl & vldl precipitation, cholesterol via esterase-oxidase, hdl - Product Code LBS
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Product | LDX Optical Check Cassettes (OCC)
Model Number: 10-228 and 14-535
Cassette in box with foam insert. The cassette is used to check the optics system of the LDX analyzer.
Product Usage:
The Optics Check Cassette is used to check the optics system of the Alere Cholestech LDX Analyzer. It is run once a day before patient samples are tested and after the analyzer has been moved or serviced. |
Code Information |
Model Number: 10-228 and 14-535 Lot Number: 332994 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Alere San Diego, Inc. 9975 Summers Ridge Rd San Diego CA 92121-2997
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For Additional Information Contact | 858-805-2000 Ext. 3015 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Incorrect expiration date on the magnetic strip that does not match the labeled expiration date. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Packaging |
Action | Alere issued a recall notification to customers via telephone and email. Customers was informed of the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed if they have the affected lot contact the Alere technical service department at 877-308-8289 to report this lot and receive a free replacement. For questions call 877-308-8289 and reference their specific case number. |
Quantity in Commerce | 12,951 |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - U.S Nationwide in the states of: TN, MA, GA, OK, VA, FL, TN, MO, AL, TX, IL, NY, VT, RI, KY, WI, AL, NC, LA, SD, TX, VA, MI, MN, IN, IA, CA, AR, PA, HI, WV, KS, CO, CT, UT and the countries of Japan, England, Canada |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = LBS
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