| Class 2 Device Recall Influenza Transport Swab | |
Date Initiated by Firm | January 25, 2017 |
Date Posted | February 22, 2017 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 02, 2017 |
Recall Number | Z-1231-2017 |
Recall Event ID |
76337 |
510(K)Number | K141520 |
Product Classification |
Respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system - Product Code OCC
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Product | Influenza Transport Swab Packages, Reference #20171,
One lot with 1010 packages (each package contains 25 transport tubes).
The Influenza Swabs in dry transport tubes are intended for use with influenza tests |
Code Information |
PS10171 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Quidel Corporation 10165 McKellar Ct San Diego CA 92121-4201
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For Additional Information Contact | 858-552-1100 Ext. 7922 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Quidel Corporation is recalling Influenza Transport Swab Packages because it may include an incorrect sample swab mixed in with the proper swabs. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Mixed-up of materials/components |
Action | Quidel sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 1/25/17 to all affected customers and distributors to inform them that Quidel is recalling the Influenza Transport Swab Packages because they may contain incorrect sample swab mixed in with the proper swabs. The letter informs the customers that the standard influenza swab is packaged individually, one (1) swab per package and uses a polyurethane foam tip. The incorrect swab is packaged as two (2) swabs per individual package and uses a rayon fiber tip. Customers are instructed to complete the enclosed Inventory Assessment/Certificate of Destruction form and return to Quidel. Contact Quidel Technical Support at technicalsupport@quidel.com or by calling 800.874.1517 (in the U.S.), or 858.552.1100 (outside the U.S.), for instructions on how to obtain
replacement product. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. |
Quantity in Commerce | 1,010 packages |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution to FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MT, OH, PA, TX |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = OCC
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