Ameditech Inc: ProScreen PSCup-5M Waived, Catalog Number: PSCup-5M Waived Product Usage: The ProScreen Drugs of Abuse Test Cup is a one-step immunoassay for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs in human urine (refer to PN: 42141-PS-W). The ProScreen Drugs of Abuse Test Cup is used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and is intended for professional use only. The ProScreen Drugs of Abuse Cup is not for legal or medical diagnostic purposes. This device is not intended for workplace testing. For diagnostic and treatment purposes, consult with a healthcare or substance abuse professional. This assay provides only a preliminary result. Clinical consideration and professional judgment must be applied to any drug of abuse test result, particularly in evaluating a preliminary positive result. In order to obtain a confirmed analytical result, a more specific alternate chemical method is needed. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) is the preferred confirmation method.

Recall number

Z-0152-2012

Recalling firm

Ameditech Inc

Product

ProScreen PSCup-5M Waived, Catalog Number: PSCup-5M Waived Product Usage: The ProScreen Drugs of Abuse Test Cup is a one-step immunoassay for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs in human urine (refer to PN: 42141-PS-W). The ProScreen Drugs of Abuse Test Cup is used to obtain a visual, qualitative result and is intended for professional use only. The ProScreen Drugs of Abuse Cup is not for legal or medical diagnostic purposes. This device is not intended for workplace testing. For diagnostic and treatment purposes, consult with a healthcare or substance abuse professional. This assay provides only a preliminary result. Clinical consideration and professional judgment must be applied to any drug of abuse test result, particularly in evaluating a preliminary positive result. In order to obtain a confirmed analytical result, a more specific alternate chemical method is needed. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) is the preferred confirmation method.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2011-06-07

Posted

2011-11-03

Terminated

2012-01-18

Reason

The recall was initiated because Ameditech, Inc. received a complaint from US Diagnostics (USD) that First Check Drug Screen Cups were packaged in the ProScreen Cup boxes. Some of US Diagnostics' customers received ProScreen 5-panel cups that contain First Check THC cups. The recalled products are mislabeled. If the USD customer receives the FirstCheck tes, there will be no instructions for use

Root cause

Packaging process control

Action

The recall communication was initiated on June 9, 2011 with Ameditech Inc. forwarding an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification with an attached Verification Form (via phone and written notification) to the affected distributor. The letter provides the distributor with an explanation of the problem identified and actions to be taken. The distributor was required to: cease distribution of the affected lot and provide remaining inventory count to Ameditech; destroy any remaining inventory of these lots and document destruction per site requirements; and ensure that all user of the device have received a copy of the Urgent Medical Device Recall. In addition, the distributor was instructed to complete and return the enclosed Verification Form with in 10 days. For any questions about the information contained in this notice, contact Ameditech at amd.complaint@alere.com or call 858-535-1968.

Quantity

2000 test cups (800 kits)

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution (USA) including the state of Alabama.

Lot, serial or model codes

Lot # 102608

510(k) numbers

["K052115"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

DKZ

Firm FEI

3003789989

Firm city

San Diego

Firm state

CA

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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