Recall Register

Alere San Diego, Inc.: FDA recalls

FDA enforcement events from 2009 to 2026; export dated . The recall start date and FDA report date are separate fields. Read the recall classes.

FDA enforcement reports name Alere San Diego, Inc. as the recalling firm in 29 events. The events have 53 product records. The recalls started from 2009 to 2026. All the events are device recalls. By FDA enforcement events, Alere San Diego, Inc. is number 118 of 1,628 firms that have a page. Events that Alere San Diego, Inc. started: 1 in 2024 and none in 2025. For all FDA enforcement events, the count rose by 3.6%, from 1,773 in 2024 to 1,836 in 2025. Class III is 31.0% of its events and 8.6% of all FDA events.

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Enforcement events

29 events, newest first.

FDA enforcement events of Alere San Diego, Inc.
InitiatedProduct (first record)TypeClassRecordsStatus
20 Aug 2026McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A102/5001; Alere hCG Cassette (20 mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-A102/92210; Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/UrinehCG-STAT, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/23900531, FHC-A202/23900530; McKesson CONSULT Diagnostics hCG Urine Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/5002; Alere…DeviceClass II4Ongoing
1 Mar 2024Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kit, Model: 3LP656194-PCM-LD, PN: 55170DeviceClass II1Ongoing
24 Jun 2022The Cholestech LDX System combines enzymatic methodology and solidphase technology to measure total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. Samples used for testing can be whole blood from a fingerstick (collected in a lithium heparin-coated capillary tube) or venipuncture. The sample is applied to…DeviceClass II1Ongoing
15 Feb 2019Alere Cholestech LDX Analyzer, model # 14-874 containing power supplies with the identifying codes of 1837d and 1843d - Product Usage: The Alere Cholestech LDX System is a small, portable analyzer and test cassette system. The System is for in vitro diagnostic use only. The Lipid Profile GLU Cassette is for the…DeviceClass II1Terminated
14 Nov 2017Triage Drugs of Abuse Plus TCA 25 Test Kit, Model Numbers 92000, 92590, 92591; 25 individually pouched devices, 1 bottle of Wash Solution, 1 Pipette and 50 Pipette Tips in a labeled kit box. Product Usage: The Alere Triage Drugs of Abuse Panel plus Tricyclic Antidepressants uses eight discrete competitive immunoassay…DeviceClass II1Completed
12 Oct 2016Alere 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.…DeviceClass II1Terminated
2 Aug 2016LDX Optical Check Cassettes (OCC) Model Number: 10-228 and 14-535 Cassette in box with foam insert. The cassette is used to check the optics system of the LDX analyzer. Product Usage: The Optics Check Cassette is used to check the optics system of the Alere Cholestech LDX Analyzer. It is run once a day before…DeviceClass III1Terminated
11 Jul 2016Alere 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…DeviceClass I9Terminated
22 Jun 2016Acceava Mono II Rapid Test Strip (Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma), Catalog No. 92404. Mononucleosis Rapid Test Device a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selectively detect IM heterophile antibodies in whole blood, serum or plasma.DeviceClass III7Terminated
27 Aug 2015Alere Cholestech LDX Multianalyte Controls, PN 88769 and 88773. Enables users to monitor the performance of total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides (TRG) and glucose (GLU) test procedures.DeviceClass III1Terminated
5 Dec 2014Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips, Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100071 Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips, Box of 12 - 0100139 Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips, Box of 48 The test strips are packaged in individually pouched test strips in a labeled box with 12 or 48 test strips per box. In vitro…DeviceClass I3Terminated
30 May 2014Alere 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…DeviceClass III1Terminated
2 May 2014Alere Triage D-Dimer Test PN 98100, Lot W53884B. The Alere Triage D-Dimer Test is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Alere Triage Meters for the quantitative determination of cross-linked fibrin degradation products containing D-dimer in EDTA anticoagulated whole blood and plasma specimens.. The Alere…DeviceClass II1Terminated
16 Apr 2014Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Test Strips, Model Number: 99008G2. The Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use), consisting of the Monitor and test strip, is used for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh, capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of…DeviceClass I1Terminated
20 Mar 2014Alere Triage BNP Test for the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems, Model Number 98200, Lot Numbers: 329599, 331265. The Alere Triage BNP test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (heart failure), as an aid in the assessment of severity of congestive heart…DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Feb 2014Product Brand Name(s): Alere Triage TOX+MTD Drug Screen, Catalog Number 94400, Lots W56013B and W56035B. 25 individually pouched devices in a labeled kit box. Indications for use: The Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Alere Triage Meters for the qualitative…DeviceClass II1Terminated
23 Oct 2013Product Brand Name(s): Alere Cholestech LDX Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette, Model 10-991. Product Generic Name: Alere Cholestech LDX Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette. Description of the product: Lipid. Glucose panel Test cassettes. Product packaging: 10 individually pouched cassettes in a labeled kit box. Intended…DeviceClass III1Terminated
23 Sep 2013Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen Control 1 Product Generic Name: Quality Control Material Description of the product: Good Laboratory Practice suggests that external controls should be tested with each new lot or shipment of test materials, or every 30 days, and as otherwise required by a laboratory’s standard quality…DeviceClass III1Terminated
3 Jun 2013Product Brand Name(s): Innovacon Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device, OrALert Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device, OrALert Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device with BZO, Reditest On-Site Oral Fluid Drug Screen Device & XALEX One Step Rapid Drug Test. Type of Packaging: 25 individually pouched test devices & collectors in a labeled kit…DeviceClass II1Terminated
16 Apr 2013Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) Kit. Product Usage: The AlereTM hCG Combo (20/10 mIU/mL) test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine, as an aid in the early detection of pregnancy. It is for healthcare professionals only.DeviceClass II1Terminated
6 Mar 2013Alere Cholestech LDX ALT AST Test Cassette, Model #12-788. For the in vitro quantitative determination of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).DeviceClass II1Terminated
6 Mar 2013The 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…DeviceClass II1Terminated
26 Feb 2013IMO-402 Mononucleosis Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma). Catalog #IMO-402/94201 The MONO test (Whole Blood) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Infectious Mononucleosis heterophile antibodies in whole blood to aid in the diagnosis of infectious Mononucleosis.DeviceClass III1Terminated
21 Jan 2013Cardinal Health hCG Cassette Rapid Test, Part Number: B1077-22 (Mfg PN: 4582105026) The SP hCG Cassette Rapid Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, as an aid in the early detection of pregnancy. This test is for professional use.DeviceClass III1Terminated
22 Oct 2012Alere Cholestech LDX Multianalyte Control, 2 vial set, Catalog Number: 88769 Alere Cholestech LDX Multianalyte Control (hereafter referred to as Controls) enables users to monitor the performance of total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides (TRG), glucose (GLU), alanine…DeviceClass III2Terminated
12 Jul 2012Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen 9 Panel, P/N: 94402. The Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay intended to be used with the Alere Triage Meters for the qualitative determination of the presence of drug and/or the major metabolites above the threshold concentrations of up to 10 distinct drug classes,…DeviceClass II1Terminated
22 May 2012Alere Triage CardioProfiler Panel PN 97100CP Used for the quantitative determination of creatine kinase MB, myoglobin, troponin I and B-type natriuretic peptide in EDTA anticoagulated whole blood and plasma specimens.DeviceClass I5Terminated
14 May 2012Alere Triage Tox+MTD Drug Screen, PN 94400 Product Usage: The Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Alere Triage Meters for the qualitative determination of the presence of drug and/or the major metabolites above the threshold concentrations of up to 10 distinct drug classes,…DeviceClass II1Terminated
28 May 2009Triage TOX Drug Screen Panel, Model# 94400. Product Usage: The Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay intended to be used with the Triage Meters for the point-of-care qualitative determination of the presence of drug and/or the major metabolites above the threshold concentrations of up to 10 distinct…DeviceClass II1Terminated

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Type and class

Alere San Diego, Inc.: events for each product type
TypeEvents
Device29
Alere San Diego, Inc.: events in each class
ClassEvents
Class II16
Class III9
Class I4
Share of the events of the firm in Class I
14%
Share of all events on the register in Class I
18%
Events with the status Ongoing
3

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Events by year

FDA enforcement events of Alere San Diego, Inc., by the year that the recall started. The largest year is 2013, with 8 events.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. Alere San Diego, Inc.: FDA recalls. https://recallregister.com/firm/alere-san-diego-inc/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .

Sources

Source
openFDA enforcement reports
Licence
CC0 1.0
Export date
3 Nov 2026
State of the firm address
CA

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Questions

Which classes do the FDA recalls of Alere San Diego, Inc. have?
Class II: 16 events. Class III: 9 events. Class I: 4 events. The class is for the product of a recall. It is not a class of the firm.
What is the newest FDA recall of Alere San Diego, Inc.?
FDA event 99409, which the firm started on 20 Aug 2026. The first product in the record is: McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A102/5001; Alere hCG Cassette (20 mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-A102/92210; Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/UrinehCG-STAT, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/23900531, FHC-A202/23900530; McKesson CONSULT Diagnostics hCG Urine Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/5002; Alere…
How many FDA recalls of Alere San Diego, Inc. have the status Ongoing?
3 events have the status Ongoing in the openFDA file. openFDA says about the status: FDA does not update the status of a recall after the recall has been classified according to its level of hazard. As such, the status of a recall (open, completed, or terminated) will remain unchanged after published in the Enforcement Reports.