FDAClass IIApril 24, 2013

Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST Test Cassette recall

Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST Test Cassette, Model #12-788. For the in vitro quantitative determination of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate…

Why was Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST Test Cassette recalled?

The recall was initiated because Alere San Diego has an update for the Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST cassette, and it has the potential for humidity changes to impact results for certain analytes on the Alere Cholestech LDX System.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot/Unit Codes: 274351A, 274351B, 274352B, 274353A, 290243A, 290244A, 290641A, 290641B, 290642A, 290643A, 290643B, 290644A, 290644B, 290645A, 290645B, 290646A, 290647A, 290648A, 293669A, 293670A, 293671A, 293672A, 293673A, 296635A, 296636A, 296637A, 296638A, 296639A, 296639B, 296640A, 296641A, 296642A, 297311B, 297313A, 297313B.

Product
Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST Test Cassette, Model #12-788. For the in vitro quantitative determination of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate…
Recalling firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Quantity
38,571 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, South Africa, Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Singapore, Russia, Hong Kong, Argentina, South Korea, Philippines, El Salvador, Indonesia, and Trinidad.
Recall date
April 24, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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