West Nile Virus IgG DxSelect" kit Catalog No. EL0300G Kit Lots 122150, 122155, 122641, 122650 and 122859 that includes West Nile Virus IgG Antigen Wells, Catalog Number EL0351, Lot Number 121117. 510(k) No. K031953 The Focus Diagnostics West Nile Virus ELISA IgG is intended for qualitatively detecting IgG antibodies to West Nile virus in human serum. In conjunction with the Focus Diagnostics West Nile Virus IgM Capture ELISA, the test is indicated for testing persons having symptoms of meningoencephalitis, as an aid in the presumptive laboratory diagnosis of West Nile virus infection.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog No. EL0300G Kit Lots 122150, 122155, 122641, 122650 and 122859 that includes West Nile Virus IgG Antigen Wells, Catalog Number EL0351, Lot Number 121117.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Focus Diagnostics Inc
Reason for Recall:
The firm recalled due to higher reactivity with some samples in the effected lots, which may reflect a higher false positive rate.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

West Nile Virus IgG DxSelect" kit Catalog No. EL0300G Kit Lots 122150, 122155, 122641, 122650 and 122859 that includes West Nile Virus IgG Antigen Wells, Catalog Number EL0351, Lot Number 121117. 510(k) No. K031953 The Focus Diagnostics West Nile Virus ELISA IgG is intended for qualitatively detecting IgG antibodies to West Nile virus in human serum. In conjunction with the Focus Diagnostics West Nile Virus IgM Capture ELISA, the test is indicated for testing persons having symptoms of meningoencephalitis, as an aid in the presumptive laboratory diagnosis of West Nile virus infection.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog No. EL0300G Kit Lots 122150, 122155, 122641, 122650 and 122859 that includes West Nile Virus IgG Antigen Wells, Catalog Number EL0351, Lot Number 121117.

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0182-2013

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