# FDA recall Z-1702-2024

> **Alere San Diego, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-03-01.

## Product

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

## Reason for recall

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.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Kingdom, Netherlands and Kenya.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1702-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Alere San Diego, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-03-01
- **Report date:** 2024-05-08

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1702-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1702-2024. Retrieved 2026-07-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1702-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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