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FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel Intended to assist new operation in becoming proficient at reading specimens with antibody levels near the limit of detection of the device.

Reported: April 27, 2016 Initiated: January 15, 2016 #Z-1509-2016

Product Description

OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel Intended to assist new operation in becoming proficient at reading specimens with antibody levels near the limit of detection of the device.

Reason for Recall

OraSure Technologies, Inc. discovered the package insert included with the OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody test Visual Reference Panel may be incorrect due to a complaint received from one of their customers. The customer reported they received the Ora Quick Ebola Visual Reference Panel instead of an OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel.

Details

Units Affected
244 Visual Reference Panel Kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
Location
Bethlehem, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel Intended to assist new operation in becoming proficient at reading specimens with antibody levels near the limit of detection of the device.. Recalled by OraSure Technologies, Inc.. Units affected: 244 Visual Reference Panel Kits.
Why was this product recalled?
OraSure Technologies, Inc. discovered the package insert included with the OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody test Visual Reference Panel may be incorrect due to a complaint received from one of their customers. The customer reported they received the Ora Quick Ebola Visual Reference Panel instead of an OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 27, 2016. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1509-2016.