—#183371

Product

Alere iCup Drug Detection (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): I-DXA-10/ "Alere" iCup Dx 10 Drug Detection + Adulteration AMP/BAR/BZO/COC/MET/MDMA/MTD/MOP/OXY/THC Bl, Cr, Ni, pH, SG", I-DXA-13B/"Alere" iCup DX Drug Screen Cup 13 Drug Detection + Adulteration AMP/BAR/BZO/BUPG/COC/MET/MDMA/MTD/MOP/OXY/PCP/THC/TCA Bl, Cr, Ni, pH, SG", I-DXA-1127-023-N "Alere" iCup Dx Drugs of Abuse Test (COC/THC)+(MET1000/OPI2000)+(MTD/TCA)+ (OXY/MDMA)+(PCP/AMP)+BAR+BZO With Cr, Ni, pH, Bl, S.G."

FDA product code: DIO — Enzyme Immunoassay, Cocaine And Cocaine Metabolites
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Toxicology
510(k) numbers: K052115, K122633
Affected lot / code info: ALL Lots Within Expiry

Why it was recalled

Various immunoassay enzymes failed product performance, thereby the products do not consistently detect all calibrator and secondary compounds at the levels stated in the labeling.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

A Field Corrective Action Notice letter was sent to affected consignees. The Customer notifications commenced on 19-Aug-2020. The consignees are requested to return all non-expired product in their possession to the recalling firm. Method of Notification, 1st contact: Written field corrective action notification letters will be sent via certified mail with delivery tracking to each consignee along with a pre-paid return label to return any product remaining in stock. 2nd & 3rd contact: Telephone, follow up email, or written mail communication will be used as necessary.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US - Nationwide OUS - Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore and Spain

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2020-08-18
Terminated: 2024-09-30
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #183371. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.