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Z-0558-2022Class II

Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test, REF CT-P60 D-2 01. Contains 25 disposable test tubes with...

Celltrion USA Inc / initiated 2021-12-01 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

CELLTRION USA INC began a recall of Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test, REF CT-P60 D-2 01. Contains 25 disposable test tubes with extraction buffer, 25 filter caps, 25 sterilized swabs per... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The European version of the DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test is not approved for marketing in the U.S. but was illegally distributed in the U.S. The packaging and labeling of the European test kit is different from the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0558-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Celltrion USA Inc
Product
Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test, REF CT-P60 D-2 01. Contains 25 disposable test tubes with extraction buffer, 25 filter caps, 25 sterilized swabs per box.
Product code
QKP Coronavirus Antigen Detection Test System.
Reason for recall
The European version of the DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test is not approved for marketing in the U.S. but was illegally distributed in the U.S. The packaging and labeling of the European test kit is different from the US test kit and is NOT authorized for distribution in the US.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
No Marketing Application
Action
Celltrion Healthcare informs Celltrion USA on 2021-11-11 that it had sent cease and desist letter to distributors who were illegally distributing non-EUA product in the U.S. Celltrion demanded return of all EU product from distributors' inventory and demanded removal of all EU DiaTrustTests from the U.S. In addition, the firm sent letters to all EU distributors warning against diversion and obtaining confirmation that distributors understand limitations on distribution only within the EU.
Quantity in commerce
162,000 ea
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of CA.
Product codes and lots
All lots

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0558-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0558-2022Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated