CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal swab specimens directly collected from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within five days of symptom onset, or from individuals without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 when tested twice over two or three days with at least 24 hours and no more than 48 hours between tests. (CLIA Waived Laboratories)
FDA Recall Z-2407-2021 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmVersea Diagnostics LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeQKP
Date Initiated2021-07-27
Date Terminated2024-04-10
Product Quantity563,290 in total
Reason for Recall
Products may have been distributed to customers other than laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments as stipulated in the Emergency Use Authorization.
Firm 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].
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Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
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.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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