FDAClass IIAugust 17, 2022

The Cholestech LDX¿ System combines enzymatic recall

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

Why was The Cholestech LDX¿ System combines enzymatic recalled?

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).

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?

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

Product
The Cholestech LDX¿ System combines enzymatic methodology and solidphase technology to measure total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and…
Recalling firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Quantity
436,990
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
Recall date
August 17, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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