FDA Recall Open, Classified

QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test, 50T, REF 20108, antigens, all groups, streptococcus spp.

Recall: Z-2169-2026 · Initiated April 6, 2026

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2169-2026
Event Number
98709
Firm
Quidel Corporation
FEI Number
2024674
Product Code
GTY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 6, 2026
Posted
May 12, 2026
Address
10165 McKellar Ct, San Diego, CA, 92121-4201

Description

QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test, 50T, REF 20108, antigens, all groups, streptococcus spp.

Reason

Product has the potential for false positive results

Action

QuidelOrtho issued an URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION to its consignees on 4/6/2026 via courier (FedEx). The notice explained the problem, impact to results, and requested the following: "REQUIRED ACTION " Discontinue using, render unusable, and discard your remaining inventory of the above listed lots of QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test. " Review the content of this communication with your Medical Director and retain this letter for your laboratory. " Complete and return the enclosed Confirmation of Receipt form no later than April 13, 2026. Upon receipt of your completed Confirmation of Receipt form, QuidelOrtho will credit or replace your discarded inventory, as needed. " Please forward this notification if the affected product was distributed outside of your facility." For questions, contact: Technical Support team at 1-800-874-1517 or [email protected]. Distributors were requested to perform the following: "REQUIRED ACTION " Send the enclosed Customer Letter and Confirmation of Receipt form to all customers who have been shipped the affected lots of QuickVue" Dipstick Strep A Test from your facility. " Complete and return the enclosed Distributor Confirmation of Receipt form no later than April 13, 2026. " Please forward this notification if the affected product was distributed outside of your facility."

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, FL, ID, IL, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA.

Quantity

12279 units