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Health product recall

Triage Cardio3 Panel (2013-11-11)

Starting date:
November 11, 2013
Posting date:
January 6, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-37305

Recalled products

  1. Triage Cardio3 Panel

Reason

Investigations have determined that this lot has an increased frequency of Troponin I results greater than 0.02 ng/mL for samples which are less than 0.02 ng/mL upon additional testing. Any questions about previously reported results, the recommendation would be to consult with your resident clinical expert or physician in the setting where the test was performed.

Affected products

A. Triage Cardio3 Panel

Lot or serial number
  • W53657B
Model or catalog number
  • 97400EU
Companies
Manufacturer
Alere San Diego, Inc.
9975 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego
92121
California
UNITED STATES