FDAClass IIOctober 7, 2020

Alere iScreen Single Drug Detection recall: Labeling Error

Alere iScreen Single Drug Detection (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): X11-IS1 BUP-DX/ "Alere iScreen" Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Buprenorphine (BUP)", X11-IS1 BAR-DX /"Alere iScreen" Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Barbiturate (BAR)", X11-IS1 OXY-DX / "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Oxycodone (OXY)", X11-IS1 BZO-DX / "Alere iScreen" Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Benzodiazepine (BZO300)", X11-IS1 MET-DX / "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Methamphetamine (MET)", X11-IS1 AMP-DX /"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Amphetamine (AMP)", X11-IS1 MDM-DX / "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Ecstasy (MDMA)", X11-IS1 MTD-DX /"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Methadone (MTD)", X11-IS1 MOP-DX/"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Morphine (MOP)", X11-IS1 THC-DX/"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Marijuana (THC)", X11-IS1 TCA-DX/ "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Tricyclic Antidrepessants (TCA)", X11-IS1 PCP-DX /"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Phencyclidine (PCP)",

Why was Alere iScreen Single Drug Detection recalled?

Various immunoassay enzymes failed product performance, thereby the products do not consistently detect all calibrator and secondary compounds at the levels stated in the labeling.

What should I do if I have this product?

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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 Within Expiry

Product
Alere iScreen Single Drug Detection (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): X11-IS1 BUP-DX/ "Alere iScreen" Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Buprenorphine (BUP)", X11-IS1 BAR-DX /"Alere iScreen" Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Barbiturate (BAR)", X11-IS1 OXY-DX / "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Oxycodone (OXY)", X11-IS1 BZO-DX / "Alere iScreen" Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Benzodiazepine (BZO300)", X11-IS1 MET-DX / "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Methamphetamine (MET)", X11-IS1 AMP-DX /"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Amphetamine (AMP)", X11-IS1 MDM-DX / "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Ecstasy (MDMA)", X11-IS1 MTD-DX /"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Methadone (MTD)", X11-IS1 MOP-DX/"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Morphine (MOP)", X11-IS1 THC-DX/"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Marijuana (THC)", X11-IS1 TCA-DX/ "Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Tricyclic Antidrepessants (TCA)", X11-IS1 PCP-DX /"Alere iScreen¿ Dx Single Dip Card Single Drug Detection: Phencyclidine (PCP)",
Recalling firm
Ameditech Inc
Quantity
303,100 units
Distribution
US - Nationwide OUS - Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore and Spain
Recall date
October 7, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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