Safety Report: Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Test - recalled due to Due to microbial contamination, USA

United States

SD Biosensor, Inc. is requesting that consumers stop using and dispose of specific Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests in the United States because potentially harmful bacteria were found in the tube with liquid inside (pouch 2 of the kits). The affected test kits were distributed by Roche Diagnostics to distributors and retailers in the U.S. To date, no such illness has been reported

The affected tests can be identified by the lot number on the outer packaging and should be appropriately discarded. Dispose of the entire test kit in the household trash. Do not pour the liquid down the drain.
Lot Number
53K38N1T1
53K38N2T1
53K38N3T1
53K38N4T1
53K38N5T1
53K38P1T1
53K38P2T1
53K38P3T1
53K41T5T1
53K41X1T1
53K41X2T1
53K41X3T1
53K4211T1
53K4212T1
53K4213T1
53K4221T1
53K4222T1
53K4223T1
53K4224T1
53K4225T1
53K4231T1
53K4232T1
53K4233T1
53K4261T1
53K4262T1
53K4271T1
53K4272T1
53K4273T1
53K4274T1
53K4291T1
53K4292T1
53K42A1T1
53K42A2T1
53K42A3T1
53K42E1T1
53K42G1T1
53K42G2T1
53K42H1T1
53K42H2T1
53K42L1T1
53K42L2T1
53K4361AC
53K4362AC
53K4392AC

Direct exposure to the liquid in the tube through misuse or spillage could potentially lead to serious illness. If the liquid in the tube contacts your skin and eyes, flush with large amounts of water and if irritation persists, seek medical attention.

The Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Test is an over-the-counter rapid antigen test and uses a nasal swab sample that can be self-collected and self-tested by individuals ages 14 years and older, and by an adult for children ages 2 to 13 years old.

Individuals performing the self-test may run the risk of direct contact with the contaminated liquid in the tube. The liquid is contained in an individual, ready-to-use, pre-filled and sealed tube, but a user may inadvertently come in direct contact with the contaminated liquid during opening the tube or handling of the open tube or while performing the test.

In case you experience harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: SD Biosensor, Inc.
Brand name: Pilot
Product recalled: COVID-19 At-Home Test
Reason of the recall: Due to microbial contamination in the liquid buffer solution.
FDA Recall date: May 05, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall-notice-sd-biosensor-inc-requests-discontinuation-use-and-disposal-specific-pilottm-covid-19