Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-3272-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Alere San Diego, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Quantity | 5,331,585 |
| Location | San Diego, CA, United States |
Official product description
Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/Urine hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/23900529, FHC-202/23900528; Beckman Coulter Inc's ICON 25 hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/43025; Henry Schein One Step+ hCG Combo test in Serum or Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-202/9004075; Alere hCG Combo Cassette (25mIU/mL) in Urine (CLIA Waived) or Serum, Model/ Part: FHC-202/92225; Pro Advantage By NDC Urine/Serum Pregnancy Cassette Device, Model/ Part: FHC-202/P080021
Why the product was recalled
hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IL, PA, FL, GA, VA, NY, TN, AZ, ID, ND, WI, AL, LA, NJ,MT, NE, OH, PR, IN, MI, WY, MA, CA, TX, HI, KS, KY, AR, CO, NC, WA, IA, MN, OK, OR, NM, SC, GU, MD, NV, MS, WV, SD, VT, DE and the countries of United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Guam, Sweden.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: not stated.
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