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FDA Device recall Z-0588-2017

Alere Triage Total 5 Control Level 1, Model No. 88753 Description of the product: The Triage Total Controls 5 are quality control materials…

On 2016-11-23 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Alere Triage Total 5 Control Level 1, Model No. 88753 Description of the product: The Triage Total Controls 5 are quality control materials… by Alere San Diego, citing encoded with incorrect ranges that are not consistent with the ranges printed on the Expected Value Card.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0588-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-10-12
Published2016-11-23
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyAlere San Diego
DistributionUS

Product

Alere Triage Total 5 Control Level 1, Model No. 88753 Description of the product: The Triage Total Controls 5 are quality control materials that are used to assist the laboratory in monitoring test performance throughout the measurable range. They are not calibrators and are not used to calibrate the Triage tests. The results of quality control testing do not impact direct patient care and should not influence clinical decision making process the physician uses to make clinical diagnosis for the patient. Indications for Use: The Alere Triage Total 5 Controls are assayed materials to be used with the Alere Triage Cardiac Panel, Alere Triage CardioProfiler Panel, Alere Triage Profiler SOB Panel, Alere Triage BNP Test, Alere Triage D-Dimer Test, and Alere Triage Meters to assist the laboratory in monitoring test performance.

Reason

Encoded with incorrect ranges that are not consistent with the ranges printed on the Expected Value Card.

Identifiers

code_infoC3233A

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0588-2017%22

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