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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer Test PN 98100, Lot W53884B. The Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer Test is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Alere Triage¿ Meters for the quantitative determination of cross-linked fibrin degradation products containing D-dimer in EDTA anticoagulated whole blood and plasma specimens. . The Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer test is intended for use as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation or thromboembolic events including pulmonary embolism.

Z-1727-2014

May 02, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Event
Event 68230
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
373 kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1727-2014

Official wording

Reason: Alere initiated this recall because a limited number of Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer devices from PN 98100 Lot W53884B were incorrectly manufactured. As a result, when testing patient sample these affected devices will either generate an error code (e.g. E4 error), or they may generate an incorrect result.

Code information: PN 98100, Lot W53884B.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution only.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Alere initiated this recall because a limited number of Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer devices from PN 98100 Lot W53884B were incorrectly manufactured. As a result, when testing patient sample these affected devices will either generate an error code (e.g. E4 error), or they may generate an incorrect result.