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Z-2109-2011

Clearview iFOB, Clearview - Clearview iFOB Test Cassettes (50 Test) Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood...

Abbott Rapid Dx North America, LLC / initiated 2011-03-21 / Terminated

Alere North Americal began a recall of Clearview iFOB, Clearview - Clearview iFOB Test Cassettes (50 Test) Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Cassette Test Product Part Number: 8115KCV (25 Test Kit... on . The reason FDA records is "Potential for false negatives test results and negative/faint positive controls". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2109-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Rapid Dx North America, LLC
Product
Clearview iFOB, Clearview - Clearview iFOB Test Cassettes (50 Test) Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Cassette Test Product Part Number: 8115KCV (25 Test Kit ), Intended Use: Immunochemical device intended for the qualitative detection if fecal occult blood in human feces by laboratories or physician offices
Product code
KHE Reagent, Occult Blood
Reason for recall
Potential for false negatives test results and negative/faint positive controls
FDA root cause
Other
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.
Quantity in commerce
1594 kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers:  0626810 0808110