Versea Diagnostics LLC CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal swab specimens directly collected from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within five days of symptom onset, or from individuals without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 when tested twice over two or three days with at least 24 hours and no mo Recall
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CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal swab specimens directly collected from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within five days of symptom onset, or from individuals without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 when tested twice over two or three days with at least 24 hours and no mo
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Versea Diagnostics LLC is recalling CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Qualitativ due to Products may have been distributed to customers other than laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments as stipulated i. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
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Reason for Recall
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Products may have been distributed to customers other than laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments as stipulated in the Emergency Use Authorization.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Versea Diagnostics, LLC began distributing their "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notices dated 7/14/2021 to their direct consignee on 7/27/2021 by email. The notices instructed the customers immediately discontinue use of these test and quarantine, discard, return, or destroy any unused tests. Confirm any results from these tests using a different EUA authorized test. Discontinue the use of these products if you do not hold the required CLLIA status. Acknowledge your receipt of this notice by completing the attached Response Form, scanning and emailing the completed form to: compliance@versea.com. VERSA Diagnostics, LLC will work with its Customers to either: Affirm their customers authorization to use these products through their CLIA Number and Status Coordinate the return of unused, unopened products to VERSA Diagnostics, LLC The distributors were directed to notify their customers. The firm is seeking return of unused products. If you have questions, please call 800-397-0670 or email us at compliance@versea.com. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026