PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG antibody in human serum. This kit is to be used as an aid for the detection of novel COVID-19. Patients with suspected clustering cases require diagnosis or differential diagnosis of novel coronavirus infection.

Reported: November 18, 2020 Initiated: October 1, 2020 #Z-0426-2021

Product Description

EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG antibody in human serum. This kit is to be used as an aid for the detection of novel COVID-19. Patients with suspected clustering cases require diagnosis or differential diagnosis of novel coronavirus infection.

Reason for Recall

The use of deionized water rather than distilled water during the manufacturing process, may have resulted in accelerated decreased OD signals for the Positive Control value.

Details

Recalling Firm
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Units Affected
2886
Distribution
U.S Distribution.: NH, CO, OR, CA, FL, NY, MD, NJ, IL, NC, MI, TX, PA, MA, OH, NM, VA, SC, HI, and TN.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG antibody in human serum. This kit is to be used as an aid for the detection of novel COVID-19. Patients with suspected clustering cases require diagnosis or differential diagnosis of novel coronavirus infection.. Recalled by Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 2886.
Why was this product recalled?
The use of deionized water rather than distilled water during the manufacturing process, may have resulted in accelerated decreased OD signals for the Positive Control value.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 18, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0426-2021.