The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1363-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

LumiQuick Fecal Occult Blood Test Strips Recalled for Regulatory Violations

LumiQuick Diagnostics is recalling fecal occult blood test strips shipped to US locations without approved regulatory 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, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. The specific hazard is regulatory non-compliance regarding clearance.

Plain-English summary

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc. is recalling all lots of Fecal Occult Blood Test Strips, catalog number 72006. The recall was initiated 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 specified catalog number.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled test strips and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Fecal Occult Blood Test Strip; 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: 72006
  • 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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