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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Product Brand Name(s): Alere Cholestech LDX¿ Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette, Model 10-991. Product Generic Name: Alere Cholestech LDX¿ Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette. Description of the product: Lipid. Glucose panel Test cassettes. Product packaging: 10 individually pouched cassettes in a labeled kit box. Intended for the quantitative determination of total cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, triglycerides, and/or glucose in whole blood, serum, and plasma.

Z-0379-2014

October 23, 2013

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Event
Event 66663
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
3,621 kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0379-2014

Official wording

Reason: Alere initiated a recall of Cholestech LDX Lipid Profile-GLU test cassettes, Catalog Number 10-991, Lot # 320167, becuase an incorrect lot number was printed on the outer 10 pack kit box label. The incorrect Lot # number printed was 321067.

Code information: Model Number: 10-991. Lot #320167. Expiration date, or Expected shelf life: 8/31/14. Expected shelf life: up to 12 months.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    label. The incorrect