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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Quidel, Sofia Influenza A + B FIA, Kit #20218 (25-Test Kit), in vitro diagnostic.

Reported: February 20, 2013 Initiated: December 3, 2012 #Z-0819-2013

Product Description

Quidel, Sofia Influenza A + B FIA, Kit #20218 (25-Test Kit), in vitro diagnostic.

Reason for Recall

Quidel Corporation has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of the Sofia Influenza A+B FIA kits because of false positive results which may lead to misdiagnosis.

Details

Recalling Firm
Quidel Corporation
Units Affected
13,090 kits (327,250 tests)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Korea, Norway, Germany, Chile, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Netherlands, Thailand, Japan, China, and the UK
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Quidel, Sofia Influenza A + B FIA, Kit #20218 (25-Test Kit), in vitro diagnostic.. Recalled by Quidel Corporation. Units affected: 13,090 kits (327,250 tests).
Why was this product recalled?
Quidel Corporation has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of the Sofia Influenza A+B FIA kits because of false positive results which may lead to misdiagnosis.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0819-2013.