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Sofia SARS Antigen FIA Package Insert The Sofia SARS Antigen FIA is a lateral flow immunofluorescent sandwich assay that is used with the Sofia and Sofia 2 instrument intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal (NP) and nasal (NS) swab specimens directly from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within the first five days of the onset of symptoms.
- Recall number
- Z-0124-2021
- Initiated
- September 17, 2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Quidel Corporation
- Quantity
- 10537
App-derived interpretation
Unknown
Instructions for use in the package insert for SARS Antigen FIA test were updated to remove all references to a specific viral transport medium product as well as the use of other viral transport media. Use of the specific viral transport medium products may result in False-positive results. Directly testing from specimens (NS or NP swab) is recommended.
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Reason for recall
Instructions for use in the package insert for SARS Antigen FIA test were updated to remove all references to a specific viral transport medium product as well as the use of other viral transport media. Use of the specific viral transport medium products may result in False-positive results. Directly testing from specimens (NS or NP swab) is recommended.
Code information
1438900EN00 (03/20) and 1438901EN00 (05/20)
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide Distribution: NY, KS, TX, AL, FL, MN, CA, IL, MA, MS, PA, GA, NH, MO, VA, MI, OR, WV, OK, NV, CT, TN, MD, LA, AR, HI, NJ, KY, VT, IA, RI, NM, OH, IN, AK, SC, NC, AZ, SD, NE, WI, and.CO.