FDA Recall Terminated

Status COVID-19/Flu Rapid Immunoassay for Direct Detection and Differential Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, Influenzas Type A, and Type B Antigens Simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of nucleocapsid antigen from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B directly from nasopharyngeal swab specimens obtained from individuals, who are suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19 by their healthcare provider, within the first five days of onset of symptoms. Emergency use of this test is limited to authorized laboratories. (CLIA Waived Laboratories)

Recall: Z-2410-2021 · Initiated July 27, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2410-2021
Event Number
88429
Firm
Versea Diagnostics LLC
FEI Number
3019891938
Product Code
QMN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 27, 2021
Terminated
April 10, 2024
Address
1000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL, 33602-3808

Description

Status COVID-19/Flu Rapid Immunoassay for Direct Detection and Differential Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, Influenzas Type A, and Type B Antigens Simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of nucleocapsid antigen from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B directly from nasopharyngeal swab specimens obtained from individuals, who are suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19 by their healthcare provider, within the first five days of onset of symptoms. Emergency use of this test is limited to authorized laboratories. (CLIA Waived Laboratories)

Reason

Products may have been distributed to customers other than laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments as stipulated in the Emergency Use Authorization.

Action

Versea Diagnostics, LLC began distributing their "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notices dated 7/14/2021 to their direct consignee on 7/27/2021 by email. The notices instructed the customers immediately discontinue use of these test and quarantine, discard, return, or destroy any unused tests. Confirm any results from these tests using a different EUA authorized test. Discontinue the use of these products if you do not hold the required CLLIA status. Acknowledge your receipt of this notice by completing the attached Response Form, scanning and emailing the completed form to: [email protected]. VERSA Diagnostics, LLC will work with its Customers to either: Affirm their customers authorization to use these products through their CLIA Number and Status Coordinate the return of unused, unopened products to VERSA Diagnostics, LLC The distributors were directed to notify their customers. The firm is seeking return of unused products. If you have questions, please call 800-397-0670 or email us at [email protected]. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, OH, OK, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA.

Quantity

563,290 in total