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Class 2 Device Recall Quidel |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
August 13, 2021 |
Create Date |
September 15, 2021 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 02, 2023 |
Recall Number |
Z-2477-2021 |
Recall Event ID |
88498 |
Product Classification |
Reagents, 2019-novel coronavirus nucleic acid - Product Code QJR
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Product |
Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay Emergency Use Authorization- Ref: M124.
The Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay is a real-time RT-PCR assay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in nasal (NS), nasopharyngeal (NP), or oropharyngeal (OP) direct swab specimens from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider |
Code Information |
All lots |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Quidel Corporation 2005 E State St Ste 100 Athens OH 45701-2125
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For Additional Information Contact |
SAME 740-589-3300
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Revised Instructions for Use: Potential for specimens from patients with high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads to be falsely interpreted as negative if target amplification occurs prior to a cycle-threshold (Ct) value of 5 when using the Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 7 Pro, the Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx, the Applied Biosystems 7500, the Bio-Rad CFX96 Touch", the Roche LightCycler LC 480 II/ cobas z 480, or the Qiagen Rotor-Gene¿ MDx.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Under Investigation by firm |
Action |
Quidel issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on August 13, 2021. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
For samples generating a Ct value between 0 (Undetermined) and 5, perform 1:10 and 1:100 dilutions using uninoculated Process Buffer. Process (including the heat step) and test the diluted samples according to the instructions above. Interpret the results according to Table 5 above. Note that if review of the original amplification curve from the neat sample is not suggestive of a positive result, processing of the diluted specimens may be deferred. If the diluted samples generate Ct values between 0 (Undetermined) and 5, please contact a Quidel Representative at (800) 874-1517 (toll-free in the U.S.) or (858) 552-1100 (outside of U.S.), Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern for additional instructions.
1. Immediately review the revised Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay Instructions for Use (IFU) for updated Result Interpretation guidance: https://www.fda.gov/media/138178/download
2. For clinical specimens generating Ct values <5, perform 1:10 and 1:100 dilutions using uninoculated Process Buffer. Process (including the heat step) and test the diluted samples according to the Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 IFU. Refer to the Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay IFU for full, detailed instructions.
3. It is recommended that any data which has been previously generated be re-evaluated and samples re-tested, as needed.
4. Complete the enclosed Filed Corrective Action Fax-Back form acknowledging receipt and understanding of the recommended actions. Return to Quidel Technical Support via fax at 858.203.9297 or via email to customernotifications@quidel.com.
Representatives are available to assist you in this process and answer any questions you may have about this recall. Please contact Quidel Technical Support at technicalsupport@quidel.com or by calling 800.874.1517, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
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Quantity in Commerce |
81,910 kits |
Distribution |
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, Panama, Virgin Islands, Germany, Honduras. |
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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