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FDA Device recall Z-0426-2021

EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19…

On 2020-11-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19… by Epitope Diagnostics, citing the use of deionized water rather than distilled water during the manufacturing process, may have resulted in accelerated decreased OD signals for the Positive Control value.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0426-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2020-10-01
Published2020-11-18
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyEpitope Diagnostics
DistributionCA, CO, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA

Product

EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG antibody in human serum. This kit is to be used as an aid for the detection of novel COVID-19. Patients with suspected clustering cases require diagnosis or differential diagnosis of novel coronavirus infection.

Reason

The use of deionized water rather than distilled water during the manufacturing process, may have resulted in accelerated decreased OD signals for the Positive Control value.

Identifiers

code_infoLot Numbers: P826, P815, P796, P776

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0426-2021%22

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