FDA Recall Terminated

Sofia 2 Analyzer Catalog Number 20299 Sofia 2 is a bench top analyzer intended to be used with Cassette-based immunofluorescent in vitro diagnostic assays . Sofia 2 is intended for professional and laboratory use.

Recall: Z-1183-2018 · Initiated December 15, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1183-2018
Event Number
79271
Firm
Quidel Corporation
FEI Number
2024674
Product Code
PSZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment
Initiated
December 15, 2017
Terminated
October 21, 2019
Address
10165 McKellar Ct, San Diego, CA, 92121-4201

Description

Sofia 2 Analyzer Catalog Number 20299 Sofia 2 is a bench top analyzer intended to be used with Cassette-based immunofluorescent in vitro diagnostic assays . Sofia 2 is intended for professional and laboratory use.

Reason

The calibration for the affected batch of analyzers was incorrectly set during the manufacturing process which may lead to a failure when calibration is first performed. There may also be e remote possibility that incorrect qualitative test results for patient samples near the assay cutoff may be reported.

Action

Quidel sent and Urgent Product Recall letter dated December 15, 2017. The letter instructs the user to discontinue use of the device until new firmware can be installed. For further questions, please call (800) 874-1517.

Distribution

US Distribution

Quantity

482 units