The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1350-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

LumiQuick Malaria Test Cards Recalled for Lack of FDA Clearance

LumiQuick Diagnostics is recalling Malaria pf Antigen Test Cards because they were shipped to locations without approved FDA applications or clearance.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text indicates a regulatory compliance issue (lack of clearance) rather than a specific physical defect or reported injury, aligning with a moderate severity for a voluntary precautionary or compliance-driven recall.

Plain-English summary

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc. is recalling Malaria pf Antigen Test Cards (Catalog number 71049, all lots). The recall is being conducted because the products were shipped to US locations that do not have approved applications for PMA, IDE, or 510(k) clearance.

The affected products were distributed in the states of California, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, and New York. The recall covers all lots of the product.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have these test cards should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Malaria pf Antigen Test Card; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

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)

  • Catalog number: 71049
  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 80 recalled by LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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