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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2014-RN-01315-1
Product Name/Description Captia Malaria EIA (An in vitro Diagnostic Medical Device (IVD))

Catalogue Number: 2622471

Lot Number: 005

ARTG Number: 78747
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 16/12/2014
Responsible Entity Inverness Medical Innovations Australia Pty Ltd T/A Alere
Reason/Issue It has been determined that the stop solution that was supposed to have been filled at a 30 mL volume had only been filled at a 25 mL volume. This could result in running out of stop solution when using automation.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Alere is sending their customers a second bottle of correctly labelled stop solution for each kit supplied. In the interim, end users are advised to ensure that there is sufficient stop solution to complete the run prior to sample set-up. This action has been closed-out on 06/07/2016.
Contact Information 07 3363 7711 - Alere Technical Support