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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent- In Vitro Diagnostic. The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pack when used in combination with the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Calibrator is a chemiluminescent immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigens in nasopharyngeal (NP) specimens. . For emergency authorization use only (EAU). Intended for Use in the United States Product Cod

Reported: March 24, 2021 Initiated: February 12, 2021 #Z-1266-2021

Product Description

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent- In Vitro Diagnostic. The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pack when used in combination with the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Calibrator is a chemiluminescent immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigens in nasopharyngeal (NP) specimens. . For emergency authorization use only (EAU). Intended for Use in the United States Product Code: 6199949.

Reason for Recall

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen False Reactive Results Associated When Using Remel M4RT Viral Transport Media

Details

Units Affected
2782 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada L3R 4G5, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Russia, Singapore 609917, Spain, United Kingdom.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent- In Vitro Diagnostic. The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pack when used in combination with the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Calibrator is a chemiluminescent immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigens in nasopharyngeal (NP) specimens. . For emergency authorization use only (EAU). Intended for Use in the United States Product Code: 6199949.. Recalled by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.. Units affected: 2782 units.
Why was this product recalled?
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen False Reactive Results Associated When Using Remel M4RT Viral Transport Media
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1266-2021.