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Universal Meditech Inc. 2023-11-01 Health serious FDA
Health · FDA · Recall #FDA-Z-0059-2024

DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test REF 555-10 Recall

Issued November 1, 2023 · Universal Meditech Inc.

In November 2023, Universal Meditech Inc. recalled the DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test REF 555-10, a serious health recall reported by the FDA.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

Universal Meditech Inc. was violatively distributing PrestiBio" Breastmilk Alcohol Test Strip, DiagnosUS¿ SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test, HealthyWiser KetoFast" Ketone Test Strips and PrestiBio" Ketone Test Strips without marketing authorization. UMI is also recall their tests because they are going out of business and would not be able to continue fulfilling any post-market responsibilities of these distributed products. UMI claims to hold 510(k)s for the other devices, purchased the intellectual property in 2015 from the previous 510(k) holder, but FDA has been unable to verify this information. The devices may have unknown performance characteristics because the firm is unable to provide any documentation that the devices were manufactured in conformance with the Quality System regulation, including documentation (e.g., DHF) that the distributed devices had not been modified since original clearance in a way that could impact their safety and effectiveness, documentation of controlled storage temperature/humidity, and post-market surveillance documentation, such as complaints and adverse events.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using DiagnosUS SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG/IgM) Test REF 555-10 right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Universal Meditech Inc. to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Voluntary):

Recall details

Brand
Universal Meditech Inc.
Category
Health
Recall date
November 1, 2023
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
U.S.: CA, FL, IL, LA, NJ, NY, TX and WY O.U.S.: Taiwan
Recall number
FDA-Z-0059-2024
Made in
United States
Issuing agency
FDA

In context

  • Universal Meditech Inc. has 1 recall in our database.
  • We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
  • This is the 903rd Health recall we've logged in 2023.
Read the official FDA notice

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