Z-2778-2016 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Alere San Diego, Inc. — San Diego, CA

FDA device recall Z-2778-2016 was initiated by Alere San Diego, Inc. on August 2, 2016 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: Incorrect expiration date on the magnetic strip that does not match the labeled expiration date. The recall status is terminated (terminated October 28, 2016). Affected quantity: 12,951.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
September 21, 2016
Initiation Date
August 2, 2016
Termination Date
October 28, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
12,951

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

Incorrect expiration date on the magnetic strip that does not match the labeled expiration date.

Distribution Pattern

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

Code Information

Model Number: 10-228 and 14-535 Lot Number: 332994