[Recalled] Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer Test PN 98100, Lot W53884B. The Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer Test is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Alere Triage¿ Meters for the quantitative determination of cross-linked fibrin degradation produ
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer Test PN 98100, Lot W53884B. The Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer Test is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Alere Triage¿ Meters for the quantitative determination of cross-linked fibrin degradation products containing D-dimer in EDTA anticoagulated whole blood and plasma sp |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Alere San Diego, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1727-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 02 May 2014 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Alere initiated this recall because a limited number of Alere Triage¿ D-Dimer devices from PN 98100 Lot W53884B were incorrectly manufactured. As a result, when testing patient sample these affected devices will either generate an error code (e.g. E4 error), or they may generate an incorrect result.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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