FDA recall record

Alere San Diego LDX Optical Check Cassettes (OCC) recall — FDA Z-2778-2016

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

Class IIIclassification
Z-2778-2016official record ID
Sep 21, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2778-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAlere San Diego, Inc.
Report dateSep 21, 2016
Recall initiation dateAug 2, 2016
Quantity12,951
LocationSan Diego, CA, United States

Official 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.

Why the product was recalled

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

Distribution information

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

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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