Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0653-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Alere San Diego, Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Quantity | 280,710 |
| Location | San Diego, CA, United States |
Official product description
Product Brand Name(s): Innovacon Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device, OrALert Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device, OrALert Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device with BZO, Reditest On-Site Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device & XALEX One Step Rapid Drug Test. Type of Packaging: 25 individually pouched test devices & collectors in a labeled kit box. The OrALert Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device for AMP/mAMP/COC/OPI/THC/PCP/BZO is an immunoassay based on the principle of competitive binding. Drugs that may be present in the oral fluid specimen compete against their respective drug conjugates for binding sites on their specific antibody.
Why the product was recalled
Alere initiated this recall of certain lots of the Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device because the sponge may become dislodged from the Saliva Collector handle prior to or during the oral fluid sample collection process. If the sponge becomes dislodged during the specimen collection process, the donor may inadvertently swallow the sponge which could present a choking risk.
Distribution information
US Distribution: including states of: AL, CA, PA, and VA.
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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
What to do next
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