medical Class II Updated 2020-10-28

Quidel Corporation recalls Sofia SARS Antigen FIA Package Insert The Sofia SARS Ant

Recalled Product

Sofia SARS Antigen FIA Package Insert The Sofia SARS Antigen FIA is a lateral flow immunofluorescent sandwich assay that is used with the Sofia and Sofia 2 instrument intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal (NP) and nasal (NS) swab specimens directly from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within the first five days of the onset of symptoms.


Hazard / Issue

Instructions for use in the package insert for SARS Antigen FIA test were updated to remove all references to a specific viral transport medium product as well as the use of other viral transport media. Use of the specific viral transport medium products may result in False-positive results. Directly testing from specimens (NS or NP swab) is recommended.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: 1438900EN00 (03/20) and 1438901EN00 (05/20)
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