Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Urine hCG Strip recalled by Alere San Diego

Timeline

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.

Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.

Product as listed by the FDA

Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Urine hCG Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/23900527; McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Test Dipstick CLIA Waived, Model/ Part:FHC-101/5000; Henry Schein One Step+ hCG Urine Strip Test, Model/ Part: FHC-101/9004072; Alere hCG Dipstick (25mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-101/92211; Cardinal Health hCG Dipstick Rapid Test CLIA Waived, Model/ Part: FHC-101/B-1077-21; Medline hCG Pregnancy Test Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/MPH11025HCG; Pro Advantage by NDC Urine Pregnancy Test Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/P080023;

Where it was distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IL, PA, FL, GA, VA, NY, TN, AZ, ID, ND, WI, AL, LA, NJ,MT, NE, OH, PR, IN, MI, WY, MA, CA, TX, HI, KS, KY, AR, CO, NC, WA, IA, MN, OK, OR, NM, SC, GU, MD, NV, MS, WV, SD, VT, DE and the countries of United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Guam, Sweden.

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