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FDA Device recall Z-2487-2021

SARS-CoV-2 Process Control (Swab) - Product Usage: intended for use as an external, non-viable control material to evaluate the performance…

On 2021-09-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of SARS-CoV-2 Process Control (Swab) - Product Usage: intended for use as an external, non-viable control material to evaluate the performance… by Microbiologics, citing the product indicated is contaminated with a plasmid DNA that contains the target SARS-CoV-2 sequences.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2487-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-08-20
Published2021-09-29
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyMicrobiologics
DistributionUS

Product

SARS-CoV-2 Process Control (Swab) - Product Usage: intended for use as an external, non-viable control material to evaluate the performance of nucleic acid tests that detect SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Reason

The product indicated is contaminated with a plasmid DNA that contains the target SARS-CoV-2 sequences.

Identifiers

code_infoCatalog # HE0063S Lot #'s: HE0063-100-1, HE0063-103-2, HE0063-103-3, HE0063-103-1, HE0063-104-1, HE0063-101-1 and HE0063-100-1.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2487-2021%22

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