Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2013-02-26
Date Terminated2013-08-29
Product Quantity78 kits
Reason for Recall
Alere San Diego is recalling the Clearview Mononucleosis Cassette because the positive control included in the rapid test may produce false negative results.
Firm Action
Alere sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 26, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with unused product remaining are instructed to immediately discard it. Investigations of customer complaints indicate that the positive control included with this lot may produce false negative results. Customers are instructed to return the attached Verification form. Customers that have consumed all product are instructed to indicate zero under "Quantity Discarded" and complete and fax back the form. Replacement product will be provided for any unused portion of the affected lot based on completion and return of the attached Verification Form. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact Alere Technical Services at (866) 216-0094 or by email at
[email protected].
For questions regarding this recall call 858-805-2000, ext 3015.
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution including TN, WA, UT, KS, KY, MN, GA, MA, PA, NY, VT, and the Dist. of Columbia
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.