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FDA · Class II · October 7, 2026

Alere San Diego recall: McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Cassette and 3 more products

Alere San Diego, Inc. is recalling McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Cassette and 3 more products – 50,265,835; 5,331,585; 13,256,075; 18,139,960. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on October 7, 2026; it began on August 20, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

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ProductMcKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Cassette and 3 more products
BrandAlere San Diego
CompanyAlere San Diego, Inc.
TypeMedical devices
ClassificationClass II
Recall dateAugust 20, 2026
Published by FDAOctober 7, 2026
Quantity50,265,835; 5,331,585; 13,256,075; 18,139,960
Recall ID99409
As listed by FDA

Recalled products (4)

  1. 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;
    FDA recall number
    Z-3271-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    All lots within the expiration date. Parts/UDI-DI/Labeling Versions Through: 5001/ 20612479202744/1155958203, 12/15; 92210/10815845020130/1156015803, 07/16; 23900530/00613647000571/1155810105, 2018-01-15; 23900531/00613647000533/1155810105, 2018-01-15; 5002/20612479202768/1155958305, 12/15; 92215/10815845020123/1156015903, 07/16; B-1077-23/20885380020268/1155904805, 9/2014; MPH22025HCG/10884389191880/1156093402, 04-01-2015
    Quantity
    50,265,835
    Classification
    Class II
  2. 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
    FDA recall number
    Z-3272-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    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
    Quantity
    5,331,585
    Classification
    Class II
  3. Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Urine hCG Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/23900527; McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Test Dipstick CLIA Waived, Model/ Part:FHC-101/5000; Henry Schein One Step+ hCG Urine Strip Test, Model/ Part: FHC-101/9004072; Alere hCG Dipstick (25mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-101/92211; Cardinal Health hCG Dipstick Rapid Test CLIA Waived, Model/ Part: FHC-101/B-1077-21; Medline hCG Pregnancy Test Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/MPH11025HCG; Pro Advantage by NDC Urine Pregnancy Test Strip, Model/ Part: FHC-101/P080023;
    FDA recall number
    Z-3273-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    All lots within the expiration date. Parts/UDI-DI/Labeling Versions Through: 23900527/00613647000588/1155811305, 2018-01-15; 5000/20612479202751/40008059, V05; 9004072/10304040024093/1155800504, 2014-06-09; 92211/10815845020093/40008089, 05/25; B-1077-21/20885380020244/40008054, 04/2025; MPH11025HCG/10884389191873/40006717, 6/2025; P080023/M220P0800233/40008087, 2025-05-09
    Quantity
    13,256,075
    Classification
    Class II
  4. Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Urine hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-102/23900526; Henry Schein, Inc. One Step + Urine Cassette Test, Model/ Part: FHC-102/9004074, FHC-102/9004073; Alere hCG Cassette (25mIU/mL) in Urine, Model/ Part: FHC-102/92217; Cardinal Health hCG Cassette Rapid test CLIA Waived, Model/ Part: FHC-102/B1077-22; Medline HCG Pregnancy Test Cassette, Model/ Part: FHC-102/MPH12025HCG; Pro Advantage By NDC Urine Pregnancy Cassette Device, Model/ Part: FHC-102/P080063;
    FDA recall number
    Z-3274-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    All lots within the expiration date. Parts/UDI-DI/Labeling Versions Through: 23900526/00613647000526/1155811105, 2018-01-15; 9004074/10304040024116/1155875704, 2014-06-09; 9004073/10304040024109/1155875704, 2014-06-09; 92217/10815845020109/1156015703, 07/16; B1077-22/20885380020251/1155904704, 9/2014; MPH12025HCG/10888277191877/1156093302, 2015-03-20; P080063/M220P0800633/40001853, 2023-03-30
    Quantity
    18,139,960
    Classification
    Class II
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99409
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
San Diego, CA, United States

Why it was recalled

The reason the FDA lists: “hCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.”

Where it was sold

Nationwide. Distribution as the FDA records it: “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.”

What to do

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99409, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Alere San Diego McKesson CONSULT hCG Urine Cassette recalled?

Yes. Alere San Diego, Inc. recalled it on August 20, 2026; FDA published it October 7, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

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

What should I do if I have it?

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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