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Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay — Class II medical device recall Z-2409-2018

Terminated recall by Immuno-Mycologics, Inc, reported 2018-07-18. Potential for LFA strips to improperly wick which may cause false negative cryptococcosis test results

Recall numberZ-2409-2018
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmImmuno-Mycologics, Inc, Norman, OK, United States
Recall initiated2018-03-30
Classified2018-07-10
Reported by FDA2018-07-18
Terminated2020-05-21
Quantity875 units
Serial numbersL102802, L103012
Model numbersCR2003

Product

Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (CrAg LFA), Model # CR2003 Product Usage: The CrAg Lateral Flow Assay is an immunochromatographic test system for the qualitative or semi-quantitative detection of the capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus species complex (Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii) in serum and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). The CrAg Lateral Flow Assay is a prescription-use laboratory assay which can aid in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis.

Reason for recall

Potential for LFA strips to improperly wick which may cause false negative cryptococcosis test results

Machine access

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