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

FDA Recall #Z-0819-2013 — Class II — December 3, 2012

Recall #Z-0819-2013 Date: December 3, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

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.

Recalling Firm

Quidel Corporation — San Diego, CA

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

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

Code Information

Lot # Range: 208228-214385, 707916-708108 (29 lots).

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated