Vidas - Varicella-zoster Virus (vzg) Assay (2019-11-28)

Summary Abbott Diagnostics is recalling the VIDAS Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZG) Assay across Canada due to a device issue. This is a blood test used to detect chickenpox and shingles immunity. The recall affects medical laboratories and healthcare facilities that use this diagnostic test.

Reason

Medical devices

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DEVICES

Recall date

2019-12-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2e3510d5-77ba-43a3-baf4-644fa858e10a