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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0716-2022·Announced 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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall of an unauthorized medical device. The rubric mandates a minimum score of 4 for all FDA Class I recalls. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the product was distributed without required FDA authorization, clearance, or approval.

Plain-English summary

Lusys Laboratories, Inc. is recalling the LuSys 2nd Generation COVID-19 Viral Antigen Test (saliva test), distributed as 14,745 kits. The test kits lack authorization, clearance, or approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and do not have an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

Because these test kits were not authorized, cleared, or approved for marketing and distribution in the United States, they lack the validation required to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Unauthorized medical devices may not have undergone adequate testing or quality control.

The kits were distributed worldwide, including in the U.S. states of California, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as Canada, China, and Mexico. All lot numbers of the product are affected by this recall.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have received these test kits should stop using them immediately and discontinue distribution. Contact Lusys Laboratories, Inc. with questions or to report possession of the kits.

The recalled product

Product
LuSys 2nd Generation of COVID-19 Viral Antigen Test For all mutant variety Cat: I-114(Saliva Test)
Manufacturer
Lusys Laboratories, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Diagnostic Test
Hazard
  • unauthorized-medical-device
  • lack-of-fda-authorization

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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