The Recall Desk

Hazard

Unauthorized Medical Device recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
5
Critical
0
Severe
3
Most recent
2024-10-09

Of the 5 unauthorized medical 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 3 (60%) 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 medical 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.

1–5 of 5

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3308-2024·2024-10-09

    DVOT Rapid Antigen Test Kits Recalled for Lack of FDA Authorization

    DVOT antigen test kits lack FDA authorization for US sale. Approximately 50,000 unauthorized kits were distributed. Users should discontinue use immediately due to unvalidated safety and accuracy.

    Product
    DVOT SARS-CoV-2 & RSV &MP &ADV & FIu A/B Antigen Combo Test Kit, Model Number ACT01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3307-2024·2024-10-09

    DVOT SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Antigen Test Kits lack FDA authorization

    The DVOT SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A+B Antigen Combo Test Kit (Model FAT01) has not obtained FDA authorization for sale in the United States. All lots distributed in the U.S. are subject to recall.

    Product
    DVOT SARS-Cov-2 &Influenza A+B Antigen Combo Test Kit, Model Number FAT01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0719-2022·2022-03-23

    Unauthorized COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Kits Imported Without FDA Approval

    SD Biosensor's STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test kits were illegally imported without FDA approval, clearance, or authorization. Approximately 400,000 units were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen present in human nasal sample.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0716-2022·2022-03-16

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

    Lusys Laboratories is recalling 14,745 kits of COVID-19 antigen test kits that lack FDA clearance, approval, or emergency use authorization. The kits were distributed nationwide and internationally without required regulatory validation.

    Product
    LuSys 2nd Generation of COVID-19 Viral Antigen Test For all mutant variety Cat: I-114(Saliva Test)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0480-2022·2022-02-09

    COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit Distributed Without FDA Approval

    CovClear COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits (284,575 units) were distributed nationwide without FDA marketing approval, clearance, or authorization. All lots are recalled.

    Product
    CovClear COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test, ATG 900-031
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide