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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: April 24, 2013 Initiated: March 6, 2013 #Z-1139-2013

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Units Affected
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.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST Test Cassette, Model #12-788. For the in vitro quantitative determination of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).. Recalled by Alere San Diego, Inc.. Units affected: 38,571 kits.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1139-2013.