# Class II recall Z-3271-2026: Alere San Diego, Inc.

**Predicate Speed & CAPA Advisory Opportunity Score:** 62/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Record | Device recall |
| Recall number | Z-3271-2026 |
| Recalling firm | Alere San Diego, Inc. |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary / mandated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Specialty | Other |
| Product | 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/Urine¿hCG-STAT, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/23900531,  FHC-A202/23900530;  McKesson CONSULT Diagnostics hCG Urine Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/5002;  Alere hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) for Urine or Serum, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/92215;  Cardinal Health hCG Combo Rapid Test Serum or Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/B-1077-23;  Medline hCG Combo Pregnancy Test Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-A202/MPH22025HCG; |
| Reason | hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result. |
| Quantity | 50,265,835 |
| Distribution | 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, Irel |
| Recall initiated | 2026-08-20 |
| Reported | 2026-10-07 |
| Firm location | San Diego, CA, United States |

## Why this score
- Class II recall: usually triggers CAPA and quality-system remediation work.
- Recall is still ongoing.
- Posted 28 days ago.

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA (510(k) clearances and device enforcement reports) (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3271-2026%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:16:12.111Z.
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