FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Orasure QuickFlu Rapid A+B Test Manufactured for OraSure Technologies, Inc Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA. The BioSign Flu A + B test is an in vitro rapid qualitative test that detects influenza type A and type B nucleoprotein antigens directly from nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab and nasal pharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens obtained from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. It is intended to aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A negative test result is presumptive and it recommended that these results be confirmed by viral culture. Negative results do not preclude influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. The test is intended for professional and laboratory use.

Recall: Z-2306-2012 · Reported September 12, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2306-2012
Event ID
62537
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Princeton Biomeditech Corp
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
September 12, 2012
Initiation Date
March 9, 2012
Classification Date
August 31, 2012
Termination Date
October 14, 2014
Address
4242 US Highway 1, N/A, Monmouth Junction, NJ, 08852-1905, United States

Description

Orasure QuickFlu Rapid A+B Test Manufactured for OraSure Technologies, Inc Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA. The BioSign Flu A + B test is an in vitro rapid qualitative test that detects influenza type A and type B nucleoprotein antigens directly from nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab and nasal pharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens obtained from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. It is intended to aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A negative test result is presumptive and it recommended that these results be confirmed by viral culture. Negative results do not preclude influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. The test is intended for professional and laboratory use.

Reason

There have been reports of dual positive (Flu A + Flu B positive) results being encountered.

Code Info

510 k K083746 Catalog Number 1001-0320 - 22 test kits Catalog 1001-0322 - 12 test kits

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of NJ, NY, and PA.

Quantity

370 (12 tests per kit) ;2800 kits (22 tests per kit)