FDA Recall Terminated

Coronavirus antigen detection test system - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen to SARS-CoV-2 directly from nasal swab samples collected from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within the first twelve days of symptom onset.

Recall: Z-1312-2021 · Initiated February 3, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1312-2021
Event Number
87366
Firm
LumiraDx
FEI Number
3012642695
Product Code
QKP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
February 3, 2021
Terminated
July 13, 2022
Address
221 Crescent St, Waltham, MA, 02453-3475

Description

Coronavirus antigen detection test system - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen to SARS-CoV-2 directly from nasal swab samples collected from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within the first twelve days of symptom onset.

Reason

Two lots of test strips failed QC testing using blank buffer due to false positives.

Action

On 2/23/2020, LumiraDx issued an Urgent Device Medical Corrective Field Action notice to customers, advising them of a mandatory field corrective action in the form of a software update for the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen (Ag) Test.

Distribution

US nationwide distribution.

Quantity

2186 devices