PTS Panels® CHOL+Glu Test Strips 1765Recalls & reported problems
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. · PTS Panels® CHOL+GLU test strips are in vitro diagnostic devices used to monitor total cholesterol and glucose levels in human whole blood. These test strips must be used in conjunction with a CardioChek® brand analyzer. · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00381931765016), received between Aug 13, 2022 and Jul 11, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “High Test Results” (1 report).
2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier.
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K162282); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Aug 16, 2022Class IIICompleted
Incorrect instructions for use were packaged into the final product.
Z-1741-2022 · Root cause: Labeling Change Control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Mar 14, 2018Class IITerminated
Potential for loss of activity of the glucose analyte (under-recovery) prior to the full stated shelf life (August 2018)
Z-1543-2018 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- High Test Results1
- Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem1
- Low Readings1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 11, 2024High Test Results; High Test Results
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT TWO PATIENTS EXPERIENCED HIGH GLUCOSE RECOVERY WHEN TESTING WITH THE PRODUCT. ONE PATIENT REPORTED THAT THE VALUE WAS HIGH BUT IS UNSURE OF THEIR EXPECTED VALUE. THE SECOND PATIENT REPORTED THE VALUE RECEIVED (241 MG/DL) WAS HIGH SO THEY TESTED THEMSELVES ON THEIR CGM THEY WERE WEARING AND RECEIVED 141 MG/DL. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF PATIENT/USER HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19723732 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2023Low Readings; Low Readings
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED RECEIVING HIGH CHOLESTEROL (OUT OF RANGE) AND LOW UNBELIEVABLE GLUCOSE RECOVERY. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF PATIENT/USER HARM. THIS INCIDENT WILL BE REPORTED OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION DUE TO THE RETURNED ANALYZER INVESTIGATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17848419 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2022Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem; Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT UPON INCOMING INSPECTION, THEY OBSERVED TWO CHOL+GLU LOT A202 BOXES HAD A CHOL+HDL PACKAGE INSERT INSTEAD. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF PATIENT/USER HARN. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF INCORRECT RESULTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15222662 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K162282. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0741-2020 · Mar 15, 2016 · TerminatedPTS Panels CHOL+HDL+GLU Test Strips, Reference Number 5412, for use on CardioChek PA or CardioChek Plus analyzers
Other ENZYMATIC ESTERASE--OXIDASE, CHOLESTEROL devices
- CardioChek 5700411Henry Schein, Inc. · ENZYMATIC ESTERASE--OXIDASE, CHOLESTEROL1 recall5 reports
- Alere Cholestech LDX® 10-987Alere San Diego, Inc. · Enzymatic Esterase--Oxidase, Cholesterol1 recall0 reports
- Synchron 467825Beckman Coulter, Inc. · Enzymatic Esterase--Oxidase, Cholesterol1 recall0 reports
- Cholesterol 08057443190Roche Diagnostics GmbH · ENZYMATIC ESTERASE--OXIDASE, CHOLESTEROL21 reports
- Cholesterol Gen.2 3039773190Roche Diagnostics GmbH · ENZYMATIC ESTERASE--OXIDASE, CHOLESTEROL11 reports
- Cholesterol Gen.2 05168538190Roche Diagnostics GmbH · ENZYMATIC ESTERASE--OXIDASE, CHOLESTEROL3 reports
- Cholesterol Gen.2 04718917190Roche Diagnostics GmbH · ENZYMATIC ESTERASE--OXIDASE, CHOLESTEROL2 reports
- Dimension Vista® Flex® reagent cartridge CHOL 10445143Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. · ENZYMATIC ESTERASE--OXIDASE, CHOLESTEROL1 report
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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