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Class II Recall

The Cholestech LDX¿ System combines enzymatic methodology and solidphase technology to measure total cholesterol, HDL c

Alere San Diego, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for The Cholestech LDX¿ System combines enzymatic methodology and solidphase techno by Alere San Diego, Inc.. Reason: Cholesterol test cassettes package insert is to be updated with new bilirubin interference information because it was found that samples containing bi.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1508-2022

Action Date

2022-08-17

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

The Cholestech LDX¿ System combines enzymatic methodology and solidphase technology to measure total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. Samples used for testing can be whole blood from a fingerstick (collected in a lithium heparin-coated capillary tube) or venipuncture. The sample is applied to an Cholestech LDX¿ cassette. Description/Part: Cholestech LDX Lipid Profile GLU Cassette/10-991, 99021, 14-531; Cholestech LDX TC HDL GLU Cassette/10-990; Cholestech LDX Lipid Profile Cassette/10-989; Cholestech LDX TC HDL Cassette/10-987

Lot/Code Info: All lots of Part/UDI-DI: 10-991/00893038002654, 99021/00899722002344, 14-531/04571226470831, 10-990/00893038002647, 10-989/00893038002630, 10-987/00893038002616

Quantity Affected: 436,990

Reason for Recall

Cholesterol test cassettes package insert is to be updated with new bilirubin interference information because it was found that samples containing bilirubin, at concentrations greater than 2.0 mg/dL (conjugated) or 1.6 mg/dL (unconjugated), can result in low recovery of Triglyceride (TRG) and High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL).

Distribution

US: IL, NV, FL, LA, CA, MA, MN, NC, AK, NE, TX, PA, RI, SC, TN, OK, KY, GA, NY, MO, CO, AZ, OH, HI, VA, KS, IN, AL. OUS: GB, ZA, NO, NL, FI, IE, IQ, IT, CH, DE, ES, HU, SI, NA, PT, IS, NG, PL, CY, TN, BH, ID, MY, AU, SG, JP, IN, BD, KR, HK, BR, CO, AR, CA

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-06-24

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 96 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Alere San Diego, Inc. has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 2 recalls and 1 clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Alere San Diego, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Alere San Diego, Inc. have FDA actions?

Alere San Diego, Inc. has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 2 recalls and 1 device clearance.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1508-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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