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Terminated

Triage TOX Drug Screen Panel, Model# 94400. Product Usage: The Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay intended to be used with the Triage Meters for the point-of-care qualitative determination of the presence of drug and/or the major metabolites above the threshold concentrations of up to 10 distinct drug classes, including assays for acetaminophen/paracetamol, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, THC and tricyclic antidepressants in urine.

FDA Recall Z-0029-2013 · Posted 2012-10-10

Recalling FirmAlere San Diego, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDJR
Date Initiated2009-05-28
Date Terminated2012-10-10
Product Quantity45,638 units

Reason for Recall

Biosite is recalling the Triage TOX Drug Screen kits where the box containing test devices because it was mislabeled.

Firm Action

Biosite sent a Notice of Correction letter dated May 28, 2009 to all their customers who purchased the Triage TOX Drug Screen. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed that performance of Triage TOX Drug Screen test devices is not affected in any way by the misprinted box flap, provided the test is used with a urine sample as per the instructions for use. Customers are instructed to complete and fax the enclosed verification form within 10 days. In the US, customers were instructed to contact Biosite at (877) 441-7440 or email [email protected]. Customers in UK are instructed to contact European Representative, Lesley Paice, [email protected].

Root Cause

Error in labeling

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Finlind, France, Germany, Great Britian, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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