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Terminated

Chembio DPP COVID-19 IgM/IgG System- Rrapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Immunoglobulin M (IgM) and Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in fingerstick whole blood, venous whole blood, serum, or plasma (lithium heparin or EDTA. Model Number: 65-9569-0

FDA Recall Z-2807-2020 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeQKO
Date Initiated2020-06-18
Date Terminated2021-08-11
Product Quantity7,674 kits (153,480 devices)

Reason for Recall

FDA revocation of the Emergency Use Authorization due to performance issues

Firm Action

Chembio Diagnostic Systems issued written notification letter to each affected customer and distributor via e-mail on June 18, 2020. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:Chembio requested that the customers cease use of the product and return unused product to Chembio for a credit to your account. All customers were instructed to complete a returned goods authorization form and return to Chembio indicating the customer has received the notification and complied with the instructions. Chembio then contacted the customer and issued a Returned Goods Authorization number (RGA #) and further instructions for returning any unused DPP COVID-19 IgM/IgG System test devices and the DPP Micro Reader and/or DPP Micro Reader II to Chembio. Distributors were instructed to notify all consignees of this notification advising them of the situation and to cease use of the product and instruct them to return unused product. Customers will be issued credit or replacement as soon as possible upon return of any remaining unused product

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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