Device recalls

Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/Urine hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/23900529, FHC-202/23900528; Beckman Coulter Inc's ICON 25 hCG, Model/ Part…

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

Open, ClassifiedDevice DesignZ-3272-2026
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Cfres ID
222980
Product res number
Z-3272-2026
Event date initiated
2026-08-20
Event date posted
2026-09-25
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
99409
Product code
JHI
Firm FEI number
1000125596
Recalling firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Address 1
9942 mesa rim rd
City
San Diego
State
CA
Postal code
92121-2997
Additional info contact
Monika Burrell 858-805-2506 Ext. 3015
Reason for recall
hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.
Root cause description
Device Design
Product quantity
5,331,585
Product description

Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/Urine hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/23900529, FHC-202/23900528; Beckman Coulter Inc's ICON 25 hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/43025; Henry Schein One Step+ hCG Combo test in Serum or Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-202/9004075; Alere hCG Combo Cassette (25mIU/mL) in Urine (CLIA Waived) or Serum, Model/ Part: FHC-202/92225; Pro Advantage By NDC Urine/Serum Pregnancy Cassette Device, Model/ Part: FHC-202/P080021

Code info

All lots within the expiration date. Parts/UDI-DI/Labeling Versions Through: 23900529/00613647000540/1155810906, 2018-01-15; 23900528/00613647000564/1155810906, 2018-01-15; 43025/15099590776886/May 2015; 9004075/10304040024123/1155875804, 2014-06-09; 92225/10815845020116/1156015603, 07/16; P080021/M220P0800213/40001856, 2023-03-30

Action

On 8/20/2026, correction notices started being emailed to customers and distributors informing them to take the following actions: 1) In situations where an unexpected test result is obtained, consider all limitations, including peri-menopause that may result in low levels of hCG. A confirmed pregnancy diagnosis should only be made by a physician after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated, and an alternate confirmatory test that supports a timely clinical decision has been considered. 2) If you have forwarded affected products to other laboratories within your distribution network, notify them of this Field Corrective Action and provide them with a copy of this letter. 3) Retain this letter for your records. 4) Acknowledge receipt of this letter. Your organization s reply provides us with the necessary documentation to monitor the effectiveness of the field action notification. If you have questions regarding this information, U.S. Customers please contact the firm's Technical Services at 877-308-8289

Distribution pattern

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.

K numbers
K993065
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Visual, Pregnancy Hcg, Prescription Use
Medical specialty description
Clinical Chemistry
Regulation number
862.1155
Device class
2
K number
K262299, K050955, K925435, K926342, K894790, K894750, K023823, K862007, K780679, K862262, K001215, K921211, K811398, K963132, K953486, K884880, K823313, K801244, K965227, K854958, K833194, K884616, K984076, K921212, K831221, K936031, K012284, K831223, K791206, K011550, K013194, K821234, K870259, K924673, K914240, K852327, K812156, K962906, K902681, K974159 +336 more
Registration number
3004635103, 2050012, 8020888, 3011522054, 3005174594, 1645225, 1832216, 2027969, 2432235, 3043127647, 2025099, 3008951115, 3005984081, 2060833, 3010852191, 2032087, 3005345870, 3023322455, 3002637618, 9610633, 2025760, 2250030, 3013443462, 2246703, 3005630901, 8020790, 2087033, 3007838093, 1222302, 3003030793, 3027500452, 3033967997, 3005445066, 3030413233, 3015729142, 3017887566, 3005529799, 1649661, 3005360469, 3018126397 +72 more
FEI number
3004635103, 2050012, 3011522054, 3005174594, 3001452245, 1832216, 2432235, 3043127647, 3008951115, 3005984081, 3010852191, 3005345870, 3023322455, 3003075526, 3002637618, 2025760, 2250030, 3013443462, 2246703, 3002564473, 3007019572, 3005630901, 1000121039, 3007838093, 3003030793, 3027500452, 3033967997, 1000126037, 3005670738, 3005445066, 3030413233, 3015729142, 3017887566, 3005529799, 3007981058, 3006078362, 3018126397, 2967, 1827821, 3014848805 +72 more
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