Alere SAN Diego, Inc

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2010–2024. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

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Recent recalls

• 2024-04-30Open, ClassifiedLabeling design

  Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kit, Model: 3LP656194-PCM-LD, PN: 55170

  There is a potential that the Cholestech LDX battery (an external battery pack available as an optional accessory to the Cholestech LDX Analyzer) may swell which could cause minor burns, cuts or abrasions, or low current electrical shock to the user.

• 2016-11-16TerminatedEmployee error

  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.

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

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional Model Numbers: 0100004 Product Usage: Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use): The Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use), consisting of the INRatio 2 Monitor and INRatio 2 PT/INR test strip, is used for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of warfarin on clotting time by health care professionals. The Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use) is intended for use outside of the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use) is not intended to be used for screening purposes.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  INRatio Prothrombin Time (PT) Monitoring System Model Number: 0100007 Product Usage: The INRatio Prothrombin Time Monitoring System uses a modified version of the one-stage PT test. After a drop of blood is applied to the test strip, it is drawn into the test area and mixed with reagents that cause coagulation to begin. The test strip area on the test strip is separated into three channels, each of which contains electrodes for detection of the blood clot. One channel contains the reagents to perform the Prothrombin time test on the blood sample. The other two channels contain the reagents. to perfom the Prothrombin time test on the blood sample. The other two channels contain the reagents to run control tests. No external quality control test are required for the INRatio System. The meter monitors the reactions, and calculates the PT and INR for the blood sample, which are reported on the display. If the control results are not within a set range, it indicates a problem with the test and an error message is reported on the display instead of a result.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring Systems (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  Alere INRatio Replacement Monitor Model Number: 0100137 Usage: The INRatio 2 PT Monitoring system is used for the quantitative measurement of Prothrombin Time (PT) in fresh, capillary whole blood. The INRatio 2 PT Monitoring system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people taking warfarin and other oral anticoagulant (blood thinning) therapy who need to monitor the clotting time of their blood. The INRatio 2 PT Monitoring System is not intended to be used for screening purpose.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring Systems (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Testing System Model Number: 0200431 Product Usage: The INRatio 2 PT Monitoring system is used for the quantitative measurement of Prothrombin Time (PT) in fresh, capillary whole blood. The INRatio 2 PT Monitoring system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people taking warfarin and other oral anticoagulant (blood thinning) therapy who need to monitor the clotting time of their blood. The INRatio 2 PT Monitoring System is not intended to be used for screening purpose.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring Systems (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System Model Number: 0200432, 0200433 Product Usage: Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System: The Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System, consisting of the INRatio 2 Home Monitor and INRatio PT/INR test strip, is used for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of warfarin therapy on clotting time by properly selected suitably trained users (by prescription for home use or other order of a treating physician). Patients must be stabilized (>6 weeks) on warfarin therapy. The Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System is intended for use outside of the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System is not intended to be used for screening purposes.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  Alere INRatio2 Replacement Monitor (Home) Model Number: 0200457 Product Usage: Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System: The Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System, consisting of the INRatio 2 Home Monitor and INRatio PT/INR test strip, is used for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of warfarin therapy on clotting time by properly selected suitably trained users (by prescription for home use or other order of a treating physician). Patients must be stabilized (>6 weeks) on warfarin therapy. The Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System is intended for use outside of the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System is not intended to be used for screening purposes.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Monitoring System Model Number: 55128A Product Usage: The Alere INRatio/INRatio2 system uses a modified version of the one-stage PT test. After a drop of blood is applied to the test strip, it is drawn into the test area and mixed with reagents that initiate coagulation. When the blood clots, changes in impedance in the sample are detected by the monitor. The monitor calculates the PT and INR results from this impedance change and reports them on the display. The Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System is used for the quantitative measurement of Prothrombin Time (PT) in fresh, capillary whole blood. The Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System is intended for professional and home use by people taking warfarin and other oral anticoagulant (blood thinning) therapy who need to monitor the clotting time of their blood. The Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System is not intended to be used for screening purposes.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring Systems (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

• 2016-08-19TerminatedOther

  Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips Model Number: 0100071, 0100139 Product Usage: The INRatio/INRatio2 Test Strips perform a modified version of the one-stage Prothrombin Time test, using a recombinant human thromboplastin reagent. The clot formed in the Prothrombin Time reaction is detected by a change in the electrical impedance of the sample during the coagulation process. The system consists of a monitor and disposable test strips. The monitor measures impedance, heats the test strip to the proper reaction temperature, and provides a user interface. The blood sample is applied to the Test Strip and the clotting reaction occurs on the Test Strip.

  Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring Systems (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.