The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0945-2022·Announced 2022-04-27

Acon Biotech Flowflex COVID-19 Rapid Test Recalled for Inaccurate Results

Acon Biotech is recalling Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Tests because the non-EUA authorized kits may produce inaccurate results, including false negatives or false positives.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a Class II medical device with accuracy defects that could lead to incorrect test results. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, false test results present a risk of harm to consumers who may make incorrect healthcare decisions based on test performance.

Plain-English summary

Acon Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. is recalling the Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test (Self-Testing), a COVID-19 rapid diagnostic test kit that carries a CE mark but lacks FDA Emergency Use Authorization.

The recall affects approximately 303,760 test kits distributed in the United States (Maryland and Pennsylvania), as well as Hungary and China. The affected lot numbers are COV1080201 and COV1105014.

The kits are being recalled because use may lead to inaccurate test results, including false negative results (failing to detect COVID-19 when present) or false positive results (incorrectly indicating COVID-19 is present when it is not). These inaccuracies could lead consumers to make incorrect healthcare decisions.

Consumers who have purchased or received these test kits should not use them. Those with questions or concerns should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test (Self-Testing), CE marked
Manufacturer
Acon Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Hazard
  • false-negative
  • false-positive

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lots: COV1080201
  • COV1105014

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MD
  • PA