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Device product

The Alere Cholestech LDX¿ high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) Test Cassette, Model Number 12-807. Product Usage: Immunoassay for the determination of C-Reactive Protein (CRP). The Alere Cholestech LDX¿ high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein in whole blood or serum.

Z-1178-2013

March 06, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Event
Event 64701
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
2333 kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1178-2013

Official wording

Reason: The Alere Cholestech LDX¿ hsCRP cassette (PN 12-807) may have increased imprecision relative to the performance data in the package insert, which may cause differences in quantitative results for hsCRP compared to a reference method or repeat testing on the same patient sample.

Code information: Model Number 12-807. ¿ Lot/Unit Codes: 274632, 281847 ¿ Expiration date, or Expected shelf life: 5/5/13, 6/30/13

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The Alere Cholestech LDX¿ hsCRP cassette (PN 12-807) may have increased imprecision relative to the performance data in the package insert, which may cause differences in quantitative results for hsCRP compared to a reference method or repeat testing on the same patient sample.

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