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QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test
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Last updated
Summary
Product
QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Audience
Healthcare
Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalog number |
|---|---|---|
| QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test | 709509 | 20125 |
| QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test | 709487 | 20125 |
| QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test | 709503 | 20125 |
| QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test | 709684 | 20125 |
| QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test | 233275 | 20125 |
Issue
QuidelOrtho™ received complaints regarding false positive results from customers testing with the QuickVue® Dipstick Strep A Test. False positives may include faint pink lines as well as pink-to-red test lines.
Recall start date: June 25, 2025
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Microbiology
Companies
Quidel Corporation
10165 Mckellar Court, San Diego, California, United States, 92121
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-77667
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