The Recall Desk

Hazard

Unauthorized Device recalls

11 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
11
Critical
0
Severe
7
Most recent
2024-10-09

Of the 11 unauthorized device recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 7 (64%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all unauthorized device recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

1–11 of 11

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3306-2024·2024-10-09

    DVOT SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Kit Recalled for Lack of FDA Authorization

    The DVOT SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Kit (Model FCY-AGT-01) manufactured by Feng Chun Yuan Medical Equipment has been recalled from the U.S. market because it was not authorized for sale in the United States.

    Product
    DVOT SARS-CoV-2 ANTIGEN TEST KIT, Model Number FCY-AGT-01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0082-2024·2023-10-18

    RoyalVibe Unapproved Medical Devices Recalled Due to Lack of FDA Authorization

    RoyalVibe Health recalled multiple unapproved medical devices including ultrasound generators and therapy devices never FDA-authorized or cleared. Users could forgo legitimate medical treatment based on unproven marketing claims.

    Product
    CellQuicken Analyzer (Smart-Watch and Software), RoyalVibe Ultrasound Generator, Brainvibe, Envirovibe Water Restructuring Pad, RoyalVibe Therapy Balls
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    38 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0944-2022·2022-05-11

    COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Recalled for Lacking FDA Authorization

    SML Distribution is recalling 209,450 units of Skippack COVID-19 rapid test kits that were distributed without FDA authorization or clearance. The kits were distributed nationwide across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New York, Texas, and Wyoming.

    Product
    Skippack Medical Lab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal Gold); COVID 19 Test
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0718-2022·2022-03-16

    FDA Recalls COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits for Lacking Regulatory Authorization

    Lusys Laboratories is recalling 33,955 COVID-19 antibody test kits distributed across the US and internationally because the product lacks FDA authorization, clearance, or approval for marketing or use.

    Product
    COVID-19 IgG/IGM Antibody Test For Detection of COVID-19 IgG and IgM antibodies Catalog No: I-111
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0717-2022·2022-03-16

    Luscient Diagnostics COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits Recalled for Lack of FDA Authorization

    Lusys Laboratories' Luscient Diagnostics COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits are being recalled because they lack FDA authorization. The kits were not approved, cleared, or authorized for distribution in the United States.

    Product
    Luscient Diagnostics 2nd Generation of COVID-19 Viral Antigen Test For all mutant variety Cat: I-114(Nasal Swab Test)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0564-2022·2022-02-16

    FDA Recalls Unauthorized E25Bio COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Kit

    E25Bio COVID-19 diagnostic tests have been recalled following nationwide distribution without FDA authorization or approval. The distributed units lacked sufficient directions and quality controls needed for safe diagnostic use.

    Product
    E25Bio COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Test ; E25Bio COVID-19 DART Kit
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1620-2021·2021-06-09

    Leccurate SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Kit Recalled: Not FDA-Approved for U.S. Distribution

    The Leccurate SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kit is being recalled because it was not authorized, cleared, or approved for marketing in the United States. Approximately 8.4 million units were distributed worldwide, including to U.S. states and territories.

    Product
    Leccurate SARS-CoV-2, Antigen Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal Gold Immunochromatography), 1 test, IVD. for the qualitative detection of antigen SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples (nasal swab).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1619-2021·2021-06-09

    Leccurate COVID-19 Antibody Test Kit Recalled for Unauthorized U.S. Distribution

    LEPU Medical has recalled the Leccurate SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Rapid Test Kit because it is not authorized, cleared, or approved for marketing in the U.S. Approximately 8.4 million units have been distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Leccurate SARS-CoV-2, Antibody Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal Gold Immunochromatography), 1 test, IVD. for qualitative detection of IgM and/or IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in human serum, plasma and venipuncture whole blood for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adapti
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1329-2015·2015-04-15

    Lusys Recalls Uncleared Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits

    Lusys Laboratories is recalling 1,015 units of Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits because they have not been cleared, approved, or authorized by the FDA for diagnostic use.

    Product
    Ebola GP IgX Blood, Serum, Plasma, Cassette, Catalog No. I-101 Materials Provided: 1. Test Device 2. Lancet (optional) 3. Alcohol pad. (optional) 4. Extraction tube (optional) 5. Buffer vial (0.5ml) --- packaged separately, and sufficient for use with up to 40 tests.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1328-2015·2015-04-15

    Lusys Laboratories Recalls Uncleared Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits

    Lusys Laboratories is recalling 1,055 Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits because they have not been cleared, approved, or authorized by the FDA for diagnostic purposes.

    Product
    Ebola IgX VP-40 Serum/Plasma/Blood Cassette, Catalog No. I-100 Materials Provided: 1. Test Device 2. Lancet 3. Alcohol pad. 4. Develop buffer tube contain buffer vial (0.3ml)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1333-2015·2015-04-15

    Lusys Recalls Uncleared Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits

    Lusys Laboratories is recalling 20 units of Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits because the devices have not been cleared, approved, or authorized by the FDA for diagnostic purposes.

    Product
    Ebola Virus Antigen Nasal , Catalog No. I-123 (B) Materials Provided: 1. Test Device in foil pouch. 2. Lancet for Blood test and alcohol pad. 3. Extraction tube contain buffer vial(0.5ml) for feces test 4. Swab for Nasal test.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state