Recall Z-0426-2021— Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Epitope Diagnostics, Inc., initiated 2020-10-01. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG antibody in human serum. This kit is to be used as an aid for the detection of novel COVID-19. Patients with suspected clustering cases require diagnosis or differential diagnosis of novel coronavirus infection.. Reason: The use of deionized water rather than distilled water during the manufacturing process, may have resulted in accelerated decreased OD signals for the Positive Control value..

Recalling firm
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2020-10-01
Firm location
San Diego, CA, United States

Product description

EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG antibody in human serum. This kit is to be used as an aid for the detection of novel COVID-19. Patients with suspected clustering cases require diagnosis or differential diagnosis of novel coronavirus infection.

Reason for recall

The use of deionized water rather than distilled water during the manufacturing process, may have resulted in accelerated decreased OD signals for the Positive Control value.

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