—#141188

Product

iCup Drug Screen Cup, Item No. I-DXA-187-016, I-DXA-167-013; iCup DX 10 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-1107-142; iCup DX 11 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-1117-131; iCup DX 12 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-1127-023; iCup DX 6 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-167-013; iCup DX 8 Panel w/Adulterant, Item No. I-DXA-187-016; iCup DX Drug Screen, Item No. I-DXA-1127-023 These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites in human urine. The configurations of these Drugs of Abuse Tests consist of a combination of drug strips, including Benzodiazepine (BZO). They are used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and are intended for professional and point of care use.

FDA product code: JXM — Enzyme Immunoassay, Benzodiazepine
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Toxicology
510(k) numbers: K052115, K113046, K113501
Affected lot / code info: 141210 141425 141561 141870 141994 142126 143608 144152 144218 145067 150105 150167 151215 150976 141844 141929 142258 142314 143606 144511 145058 145059 150549 150867 150919 150920 151179 151190 151255 151338 151476 144377 150101 150285 150420 151161 151399 151696 144209 144463 150018 150107 150690 150883 141492 141519 141552 141726

Why it was recalled

Ameditech is recalling drug abuse tests because they have shown reduced reactivity.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Ameditech Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter to al affected customers on October 20, 2015, to inform them that Ameditech is recalling affected lots of Ameditech's Drugs of Abuse Tests because they have shown reduced reactivity for up to three of the nineteen Benzodiazepine (BZO) compounds. The letter informs customers of the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the customer verification form to (858) 677-0243 or scan and email to amt.fieldaction@alere.com. For questions regarding this recall call 858-535-1968.

Recalling firm

Firm: Ameditech Inc
Address: 9940 Mesa Rim Rd, San Diego, California 92121-2910

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-10-20
Terminated: 2016-11-09
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #141188. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.