Alere Triage CardioProfiler Panel, PN 97100CP. The test is used as an aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (injury), an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of congestive heart failure, an aid in the risk stratification of patients with heart failure, and as an aid in the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes.
FDA Recall Z-1466-2012 · Posted 2012-04-26
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Recalling FirmAlere San Diego
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMMI
Date Initiated2012-03-05
Date Terminated2012-12-04
Product Quantity1080 kits
Reason for Recall
Alere San Diego, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of the Alere Triage CardioProfiler Panel PN 9700CP, Lot W49569 and the Alere Triage Profiler SOB Panel PN 97300, Lot W48990. Alere San Diego, Inc. has determined that these lots have an increased frequency of Troponin I results >0.05ng/mL for samples which are found to be below 0.05ng/mL upon additional testing.
Firm Action
A recall communication was initiated on 3/15/12 with Alere San Diego, Inc. forwarding a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter to all their customers who purchased the Alere Triage CardioProfiler Panel PN 97100CP, Lot W49569 and Alere Triage Profiler SOB Panel PN 97300, Lot W48990. The letter informed the customers about the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with any questions about the information contained in this notification should contact Alere San Diego, Inc. at (877) 308-8287.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution, including Nationwide (US) and the countries of Brazil, China, India and Kuwait.
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.
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