The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert about the potential for harm if FDA-authorized at-home novel coronavirus (COVID-19) tests are not used according to the manufacturer’s test instructions. The FDA reminds people to keep the tests out of reach from children and pets. The FDA has received reports of injuries caused by the incorrect use of at-home COVID-19 tests, such as people putting the test chemicals in their eyes, when the small vials of test solution were mistaken for eye drops. The FDA is also aware of children putting small plastic vials in their mouths and swallowing test solution. To read the FDA safety alert on proper use and storage of at-home COVID-19 tests, use the link below.
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/use-and-store-home-covid-19-tests-properly-avoid-potential-harm-fda-safety-communication?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery