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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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 20, 2021 Microbiologics Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog # 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.
  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:
Microbiologics Inc
Reason for Recall:
The product indicated is contaminated with a plasmid DNA that contains the target SARS-CoV-2 sequences.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog # 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.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2487-2021

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