The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1509-2016·Announced 2016-04-27

OraSure Recalls OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel Due to Incorrect Insert

OraSure Technologies is recalling 244 OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel kits because the package insert may be incorrect, potentially containing instructions for a different test.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall involving a documentation error (incorrect package insert) with no reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

OraSure Technologies, Inc. is recalling 244 kits of the OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel. The recall was initiated after the company received a customer complaint indicating that the package insert included with the product may be incorrect.

The customer reported receiving the Ora Quick Ebola Visual Reference Panel instead of the intended OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel. The product is intended to assist new operations in becoming proficient at reading specimens with antibody levels near the limit of detection of the device.

The affected product is identified by Item Number 1001-0343 and Lot # 6648737. The kits were distributed nationwide to specific states including AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for this specific lot number and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
OraQuick HCV Visual Reference Panel Intended to assist new operation in becoming proficient at reading specimens with antibody levels near the limit of detection of the device.
Affected units
244

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)

  • Item Number 1001-0343
  • Lot # 6648737

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 35 states specifically: