Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kit Recalled by Alere San Diego, Inc. Due to There is a potential that the Cholestech LDX...

Date: March 1, 2024
Company: Alere San Diego, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Alere San Diego, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kit, Model: 3LP656194-PCM-LD, PN: 55170

Quantity: 559 units

Why Was This Recalled?

There is a potential that the Cholestech LDX battery (an external battery pack available as an optional accessory to the Cholestech LDX Analyzer) may swell which could cause minor burns, cuts or abrasions, or low current electrical shock to the user.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Alere San Diego, Inc.

Alere San Diego, Inc. has 49 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report