Recall Z-1125-2021

Reason for recall

Due to two (2) issues: 1) The firm distributed COVID-19 Rapid Test Cassettes outside of the Emergency Use Authorization to non-certified Clinical Laboratories. 2) COVID-19 Rapid Test Cassettes were not adequately validated for its intended use (fingerstick tests for in-home use/testing).

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

On 01/29/2021, the firm emailed an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Notification its customers and distributors informing them that Recalling Firm may have distributed products to facilities that do not meeting the conditions outline in the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) which stipulates that only laboratories certified under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) to perform moderate or high complexity tests are authorized to receive and utilize the products. Use of these tests by non-certified laboratory facilities may result in false-positive test results and may lead to an incorrect assessment, such as mistaken immune response to the COVID-19 virus and may delay treatment and risk the further spread of infection to others. The Recalling Firm is planning on sending a follow-up Customer Notification Letter via UPS on or about 02/12/2021. The "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Notification instructs customers: 1) To minimize unauthorized use of these products, discontinue the use these products outside of a CLIA accredited or compliant Moderate or High Complexity laboratory setting. 2) Acknowledge the receipt of this notice by completing the attached Response Form, scanning and emailing the completed form to: Regulatory@confirmbiosciences.com Customer are asked to complete the response form and return immediately, no later than March 31, 2021. To correct this issue, the Recalling Firm will work with its customers to either: -Affirm the Customers authorization to use these products through their CLIA Number and Status -Coordinate the return of unused, unopened products to the Recalling Firm. For any questions regarding this recall, call 800-908-5602 or email Regulatory@confirmbiosciences.com (Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time)