CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 Jan 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
AnshLabs - Sars-CoV2 IgM Elisa (u-Capture), Ivd recalled
Ansh Labs is recalling AnshLabs - Sars-CoV2 IgM Elisa (u-Capture), Ivd, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Dec 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0842-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87057
- Recalling firm
- Ansh Labs, Webster, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Dec 2020
- FDA classified
- 11 Jan 2021
- Reported
- 20 Jan 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 18 Dec 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 20 Jan 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labeling update; To reduce the risk of false positive/false negative results the IFU for the adaptive immune response to SRS-CoV-2 testing is being updated to remove Plasma as a "sample type" and to update the "limitation" section to include potential cross-reactivity with non-SARS-CoV2 strains.
Product as listed by the FDA
AnshLabs - SARS-CoV2 IgM ELISA (u-Capture), IVD, REF: AL-1002, kit contents, Ab PLATE 1 X ! Plate, IgM Sample DIL 1 x 100 mL, ENZ CONJ CONC 1 x 1.5 mL, Calibrators A-C 3 x 1.2 mL, CONJ DIL 1 X 12 mL, Stop SOLN 1 X 12 mL, TMB SOLN 1 X 12 mL, WASH CONC A 1 X 60 mL, (01)00853592008219 - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies in serum collected from the individuals suspected with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection by their healthcare provider.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, MO, OK, MD, FL, NY, OR, GA, NC. OUS: None
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labeling update; To reduce the risk of false positive/false negative results the IFU for the adaptive immune response to SRS-CoV-2 testing is being updated to remove Plasma as a "sample type" and to update the "limitation" section to include potential cross-reactivity with non-SARS-CoV2 strains.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #/Expiration Date: 040720/2021-10-06, 041620/2021-10-15, 041720/2021-10-18, 042420/2021-10-15, 042720-A/2021-10-26
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, MO, OK, MD, FL, NY, OR, GA, NC. OUS: None
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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