Product Brand Names: Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel 8 Test Kit (K924476), Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel Plus TCA (K973784), & Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel Plus PPX (K014247) Model Number: 90008, 92002, & 92000 Type of Packaging (i.e. box, plastic bag): For all affected device types: 25 individually pouched devices in a labeled kit box. The Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel plus Tricyclic Antidepressants utilizes a patented immunochemistry, ASCENDTM MULTIMMUNOASSAY (AMIATM). Each AMIATM assay is a competitive binding immunoassay in which a chemically labeled drug (drug conjugate) competes with drug which may be present in the urine for antibody binding sites. After a brief incubation, the reaction mixture is transferred to the membrane in the Detection Area. Free drug conjugate that is displaced from antibody binding sites by drug in the urine, binds to a zone of monoclonal antibody that is immobilized on the membrane. The membrane is washed to remove the unbound conjugate and clear the background. Test results are visually read. The Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel plus Tricyclic Antidepressants is an immunoassay used for the qualitative determination of the presence of the major metabolites of drugs of abuse, (Phencyclidine, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Amphetamines, THC, Opiates, Barbiturates), and Tricyclic Antidepressants in urine.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 1, 2012).
- Company
- Alere San Diego
- Recall Initiated
- January 4, 2012
- Posted
- March 1, 2012
- Terminated
- July 5, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-1130-2012
- Quantity
- 693054 kits
- Firm Location
- San Diego, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Alere San Diego received a rise in customer complaints regarding false positive Barbiturates (BAR) results on the Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel Plus TCA.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, EU, Guatemala, Japan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia.
Lot / Code Info
Part 90008: lot 259403 exp 02/03/13, lot 267081 exp 05/08/13 Part 92000: lots 254662, 255830, 257527, 262143 with exp 01/06/13; lots 259628, 259954 with exp 02/03/13 Part 92002: lot 234295 exp 02/03/13
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
Alere sent a "PRODUCT NOTIFICATION" letter dated January 4, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return to the firm. Contact Technical Services at 1-877-308-8287.