Recall Z-2271-2016

Alere San Diego, Inc. · initiated June 22, 2016

Class III Terminated

Class III – products unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws

Product

Signify Mono (Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma), Catalog No. 01P52-25 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selectively detect IM heterophile antibodies in whole blood, serum or plasma in just minutes.

Codes / lots: all lots are affected

Reason for recall

The Positive Control information referencing human plasma as the antibody material described in the product labeling and packaging is incorrect.

FDA-determined cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action taken

A Medical Device Correction letter dated 6/22/16 will be sent to all customers to inform them that Alere is recalling the MONO Rapid Test products because the Positive Control Information referencing human plasma as the antibody material described in the product labeling and packaging is incorrect. Customers are informed that the labeling states the Positive Control contains the following: Diluted human plasma containing IM heterophile antibodies, 0.09% sodium azide. The Positive Control contains the following: Goat anti-mono antibody, 0.09% sodium azide. Customers are instructed to complete and fax or email the enclosed verification form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Alere San Diego at (844) 804-4945 or email at verfications.ts@alere.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-2271-2016
Initiated
June 22, 2016
Terminated
January 29, 2018
Product code
KTN – System, Test, Infectious Mononucleosis
Distribution
US
Recalling firm
Alere San Diego, Inc., San Diego, CA

Official FDA recall record

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