FDA recall record

Detect Covid-19 Test Product/Model Number: 21205 recall — FDA Z-0879-2023

There is an increased chance that the tests from affected lots may give false negative results. Health risks resulting from a false negative result…

Class IIclassification
Z-0879-2023official record ID
Jan 11, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0879-2023
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmDetect Headquarters
Report dateJan 11, 2023
Recall initiation dateDec 8, 2022
Quantity10142 (US); 960 OUS
LocationGuilford, CT, United States

Official product description

Detect Covid-19 Test Product/Model Number: 21205

Why the product was recalled

There is an increased chance that the tests from affected lots may give false negative results. Health risks resulting from a false negative result include delay or lack of supportive treatment and lack of monitoring of infected individuals and their household or other close contacts for symptoms resulting in increased risk of spread of COVID-19 within the community.

Distribution information

Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Hong Kong.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

What to do next

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