The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2270-2016·Announced 2016-08-03

Alere San Diego Recalls Stanbio Rely Mono Rapid Test for Labeling Error

Alere San Diego is recalling the Stanbio Rely Mono Rapid Test because the product labeling incorrectly identifies the positive control material as human plasma.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding the positive control material, fitting the criteria for a Low severity score.

Plain-English summary

Alere San Diego, Inc. is recalling the Stanbio Rely Mono Rapid Test, Catalog No. 6200-010L and 6200-020L. This medical device is a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selectively detect IM heterophile antibodies in whole blood, serum, or plasma.

The recall is due to an error in the product labeling and packaging. The information regarding the Positive Control incorrectly references human plasma as the antibody material. The source text does not specify the correct material or the extent of the distribution beyond the United States.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected test kits. Alere San Diego, Inc. is the recalling firm. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or replacement, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this labeling error.

The recalled product

Product
Stanbio Rely Mono Rapid Test, Catalog No. 6200-010L and 6200-020L a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selectively detect IM heterophile antibodies in whole blood, serum or plasma in just minutes.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • all lots are affected

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Alere San Diego, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →