Alere Triage BNP Calibrators for the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems, Model No. 98202 The Alere Triage BNP test is intended for use with the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems for the In Vitro quantitative measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in plasma specimens using EDTA as the anticoagulant. The test is intended to be used for the following indications: ¿ as an aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (also referred to as heart failure) ¿ as an aid in the assessment of severity of congestive heart failure ¿ for the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes ¿ for the risk stratification of patients with heart failure The Alere Triage BNP Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Alere Triage BNP test for the quantitative determination of BNP levels in human EDTA plasma using the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems.

Class I - Dangerous

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Recall Details

Company:
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Alere San Diego is recalling Alere Triage BNP Calibrators for the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems because the bottle labeled as Calibrator Level 5 actually contains Calibrator Level 4. This results in a calibration failure when attempting to calibrate using a calibrator kit which contains the affected Level 5 Calibrator.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Alere Triage BNP Calibrators for the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems, Model No. 98202 The Alere Triage BNP test is intended for use with the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems for the In Vitro quantitative measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in plasma specimens using EDTA as the anticoagulant. The test is intended to be used for the following indications: ¿ as an aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (also referred to as heart failure) ¿ as an aid in the assessment of severity of congestive heart failure ¿ for the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes ¿ for the risk stratification of patients with heart failure The Alere Triage BNP Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Alere Triage BNP test for the quantitative determination of BNP levels in human EDTA plasma using the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #328163

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1928-2014

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