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MalfunctionSCA

FLOWFLEX PLUS RSV + FLU A/B + COVID HOME TEST

Received Mar 12, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2026

Report 2531491-2026-00078 · MDR key 24582681

Device

Generic name

Covid-19 Multi-analyte Antigen Device

Product problems

  • False Negative Result

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FALSE NEGATIVE RESULT(S). THE CUSTOMER HAS JUST PURCHASED THE TEST KITS FROM CVS. WHEN THE CUSTOMER PERFORMED 3 TESTS CORRECTLY, THE RESULTS WERE NEGATIVE FOR RSV FOR ALL 3 TESTS. THE CUSTOMER HAD FOLLOWED UP WITH THE DOCTORS AND TESTED POSITIVE FOR RSV. THE CUSTOMER HAS THROWN AWAY THE BOXES AND TEST CASSETTES, SO WE COULD NOT COLLECT THE LOT NUMBER & EXPIRATION DATE OFF THE BOX. CUSTOMERS COULD NOT PROVIDE PICTURES OF THE TEST CASSETTES IN QUESTION; THEY HAD BEEN THROWN AWAY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CURRENT COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO PERFORMANCE ISSUE OR DEVICE MALFUNCTION, BUT NO INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED FOR ACON TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED BY ACON MAY BE PROVIDED TO FDA IN A FOLLOW UP MDR.