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."