CLASS II Device recall · Reported 8 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (CrAg LFA) recalled
Immuno-Mycologics is recalling Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (CrAg LFA), Reference # CR2003, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Dec 2016 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-1109-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76159
- Recalling firm
- Immuno-Mycologics, Norman, OK
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 27 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 8 Feb 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 27 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 8 Feb 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The affected products have approximately a 91% specificity while the non-affected lots have approximately a 99% specificity. The recalling firm is aware of three customers who reported false positive results.
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (CrAg LFA), Reference # CR2003
Where it was distributed
Nationwide throughout the US
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The affected products have approximately a 91% specificity while the non-affected lots have approximately a 99% specificity. The recalling firm is aware of three customers who reported false positive results.
Which lots are affected?
161028133653JH, 161003111544KH, and 161007105036JG
Where was it sold?
Nationwide throughout the US
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.
More recalls from Immuno-Mycologics
All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device | CLASS II | Immy, Myco DDR Trident, Bulk Neutralization Buffer B ( mL) recalled | Immuno-Mycologics | Other | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Candida ID Antigen, REAG, AG recalled by Immuno-Mycologics | Immuno-Mycologics | Other | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay, Immy recalled | Immuno-Mycologics | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Histoplasma Immunodiffusion (ID) Antigen recalled by Immuno-Mycologics | Immuno-Mycologics | Other | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (CrAg LFA) recalled | Immuno-Mycologics | Potency & Assay | OK |
Other Test Kits & Diagnostics recalls
All 2,663| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device | CLASS II | DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: AU w/out ISE recalled | Beckman Coulter | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer Modules: DxC 500 AU Module w/ISE recalled | Beckman Coulter | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | McKesson Consult hCG Urine Cassette recalled by Alere San Diego | Alere San Diego | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Systems/units containing affected recalled | Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
| Device | CLASS II | Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Urine hCG recalled by Alere San Diego | Alere San Diego | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |