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Clearview iFOB, Clearview iFOB Complete- Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Cassette Test Product Part Number: 8111KCV (30 Test Kit ), Intended Use: Immunochemical device intended for the qualitative detection if fecal occult blood in human feces by laboratories or physician offices

FDA Recall Z-2106-2011 · Posted 2011-04-28

Recalling FirmAlere North Americal
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKHE
Date Initiated2011-03-21
Date Terminated2013-03-07
Product Quantity6249 kits

Reason for Recall

Potential for false negatives test results and negative/faint positive controls

Firm Action

Alere sent a Voluntary Product Recall letter dated March 21, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to indicate zero on the attached Recall Reply Form, sign, and fax to 1-877-877-0147, if they have no remaining product. For any remaining product customers were instructed to discontinue use and indicate the quantity of kits in the attached Recall Reply Form so that the firm can arrange for them to receive credit. Customers were instructed to destroy any affected units at their site. For any further distribution of product, customers will need to be contacted. Physicians and hospitals were advised to retest patients with negative results. Questions relating to this Voluntary Product Recall call 1-877-597-9586.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution

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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