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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

OPTI SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test, REF Numbers: a) 99-57003 b) 99-57004

Reported: August 25, 2021 Initiated: June 25, 2021 #Z-2310-2021

Product Description

OPTI SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test, REF Numbers: a) 99-57003 b) 99-57004

Reason for Recall

The firm identified a precipitation issue which may cause late Ct reactors (a false positive result) with a rate of 5 to 10% for affected vials of RNA Master Mix.

Details

Recalling Firm
OPTI Medical Systems, Inc
Units Affected
3552 kits
Distribution
Maine, New York, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Philippines, Barbados
Location
Roswell, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OPTI SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test, REF Numbers: a) 99-57003 b) 99-57004. Recalled by OPTI Medical Systems, Inc. Units affected: 3552 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm identified a precipitation issue which may cause late Ct reactors (a false positive result) with a rate of 5 to 10% for affected vials of RNA Master Mix.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 25, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2310-2021.