By the way, my cruise leaves on Jan 2, 2022 and my tests expire on 12/28/2021 so close but not close enough. BIG FYI FOLLOW UP: I got an email from Emed regarding both the refund of my purchase of the kits AND the expiration dates. But that letter won't help you-you have to call in to the Navica app and hope Emed says the test is valid. January 5 2022. Here's a photo of a test kit box. Thank you for contacting Optum Store support! Also, the extension of the expiration dates on their test kits was given by the FDA not because of product shortage issues (in fact, the extension was granted back in April), but because the FDA was satisfied that the shelf life was several months longer than the original expiration dates. I ordered 6 testsfrom eMed yesterday. LauraS For customers also using the NAVICA app, an update to the app was to be implemented to support the extension. Finally: a fast, proven and trusted COVID-19 test that is readily available to the public. No need tore-hash that again). NDC , https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/ihealth-covid-19-antigen-rapid-test-details, Health (1 days ago) WebLot Number . 7/14/2022. If it expires, they take it off the market. One, shipping is a problem now. %PDF-1.6 % Now that the market has risen again, they are selling them, but they aren't making new ones-they are selling the old ones since they got the expiration dates extended. We were also unfortunate enough to buy a six pack, that will only be good for our November cruise. It is the LOT number that is tied to an expiration date. %PDF-1.6 % We have received your request and a ticket has been created. Based on additional studies, the FDA has granted a 3-month expiration extension to all lots. But I do have an issue with them implying these kits last for 12 months and selling them in lots of six and then sending you ones that may expire before your travel date. These lots were originally dated with an expiry of 6 or 9 months. It is available over the counter and does not require a prescription. BinaxNow LOT xxx) such as these linked below, that contain lists of the lot numbers and their actual expiration dates: . 72 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<9906F022974EC94AA58C5624E0015F29><152B7B4274FF6A409E56B067F44D347D>]/Index[53 57]/Info 52 0 R/Length 99/Prev 260535/Root 54 0 R/Size 110/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream hb```MB ea sg`Nax`w sjpMGGGHQ>[&z:@3:pXF@Ze"aL>BW8Lpp(uU QSYfp0S\EBH30I#E Q8@ oG You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By If I ran a company that made kits, and the bottom fell out of the market, I myself would apply to see if the the expiration date could be extended. The kits were distributed two to a pack as a second test was provided to give a back up test for three days after the first test (depending on first test results) or as a test within two -three weeks to see if a positive patient was now negative. The kit is still not intended to be bought and hoarded for future use. nbQF%~ghPug}(LmEi\3+4y N5Snu507a`G$k7EX!c~ d:3~#f\=}e{"X95W^Qq4zrkNZ :#Lg&2v&v\.^*h- Kits already out for distribution and stamped with the original nine month expiration had an additionalthree months added onto the original dates. Unfortunately, months later, the Delta variant cause the surge in cases in which we are now caught up, and Abbott has had to ramp up operations. BE AWARE if you buy a number of them that you will get tests expiring in January or February-and the website and your test won't make that clear. Check the NY Times article written August 20, 2021. Also, as an FYI, when I called the company, I had a 45 minute for a representative, and she was quite rude and refused to give me tests with longer expiration dates (perhaps because they don't have any.) As they don't have any documentation on the website about the expiration of the 195-100 tests, or that the tests they are selling you don't expire in a year, I am not sure if this holds up legally. There are batches of these tests-that number will be on there as well-195-000, 195-100, 195-200. If . 0 hbbd```b``@$S d`88dY0@de }h "?`@{=$V1012b` t Here's a photo of a test kit box. %PDF-1.7 % discover Ihealth Lot Number Lookup. A listing of BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card lots, part number 195-000, which qualify for this expiry extension, can be found in Attachment 1. My issue is not with the product (which I think is a good one), or when they started ramping up-but simply how they are marketing this. Mindy John, if you ordered test kits that are intended to be used shortly after receipt but instead planned on hoarding until a future date, the problem is yours and not the company's problem. THAT DATE IS NOT 12 MONTHS LATER! I just got off the phone with a rep from the company, and after I gave my explanation, I was put on hold for a supervisor. In addition, my lot # on the two tests is 143543. The attachment lists the lot number, currently labeled kit expiry and new kit expiry date. In order to take advantage of these discounts you must be a medical, veterinary or dental facility, LTC, homecare, hospital, laboratory or physical therapy facility, and a member of the Provista / NuEdge GPO. In others, new expiration dates are posted on company websites, organized by lot number, but finding them can be a challenge. Takemeonacruise(at)Verizon.net. Abbott has informed users that further testing has authorized use of some tests up to nine months, three months beyond the original expiration dates. Buried in their website is that the tests are non-returnable, and that any lawsuit must go to arbitration. <> Abbott also developed separate lab-based serology blood tests to detect IgM and IgG antibodies that identify if a person has been previously exposed to the virus that causes COVID. Simply complete this online application form. A listing of BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card lots, part number 195-000, which qualify for this expiry extension, can be found in Attachment 1. I would highly recommend anyone who order these test to get at least 2 backup one. But I will do my part to stand up to Emed and I will sue them for a consumer protection action as they are engaging in deceptive behavior. A listing of BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test lots which qualify for this expiry extension, can be found in Attachment 1. There are a couple of threads about this on the Carnival board. For customers using the NAVICA The device housing has a 2D barcode for use with NAVICA. As to whether Emed is still selling those referenced tests, I can't say. You need to look up your reference number and hope it matches to something. As the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services puts it, This is very welcome news and will allow everyone to more fully utilize our existing supply.. And Emed did refund my money, and they let me keep the kits. UR`KZET?ImbH=DIMJ`GkeP&UH"S@? The kits will still be good for your 12/1/21 cruise. The image below helps you to locate the lot number of the Abbott BinaxNOW test kits. 2 0 obj The LOT number is plainly identified by the word "LOT" -- see the lavender arrow. There are batches of these tests-that number will be on there as well-195-000, 195-100, 195-200. In the meantime, it is clearly shipping the kits it still has on hand. hVko9+(b~IU$HmHQ`7&Y6{ .F+Q2&5,X\pOBKM4:NbYCg|D?V*=,3xyIoy~_$X\%$&3'nYz g$\ /QK|ot0N{kCLj=OgQWyN]'/1zLHlACG!9SlvoY>]YX/y,fu~C6swE:@'^UjBrMS*|2 ^f9(|Q%]-C9n|T>|zJ"; 1].! T nW#+U[+" wrrgX~Jttnd=OZ864*% hhAho\rN/prb@+a:Mmz} oE -pFjCL,5bp! I can say that on Saturday there were two different data sheets showing reference tests 195-000 with different manufacture dates that expired in less than twelve months. Fast & Free Shipping on orders $250 & above* Check ourFAQs. FDA publishes the , https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/national-drug-code-directory. Such another garbage post. Latham, NY 12110 Individual components inside the box will have varying . sF>E[JAY 1jF$p]attV`Fnn_5>~[HFM;8ftfZ> WKn{x>km^c\5s8pida~qd9Djk}kl(yv{n. Consumers have a right to expect a product to do what it is designed for. Sorry I was tired and thinking of last weeks research. The tests I bought list an original expiration date of 10/8/21 (my cruise sails 10/23) and the new date is 2/8/22. It is Abbott's catalogue/reference number. To my knowledge (I am not positive about this), they are not making new ones, or if so, they aren't selling those ones. Perhaps it helps to understand why, even though, as consumers, it's quite frustrating. Do you have a lower expiration date? People click on FAQs-and not usually the fine print of the website. (See photo below, lavender arrow.) We shouldn't have to spend hours researching a medical product in order to buy it. What document are you looking at that has Lot number preceded by letters? You can see 195-100 in two places (circled in yellow and at the red arrow): it's the Reference number. New variants have shown that anyone can be , https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-covid-19-antigen-rapid-test, Health (4 days ago) WebiHealth No Contact Thermometer for kids and adults Free Shipping! Please review the letter issued by the FDA here for more information:https://eMed.com/FDA. We are bound and determined to go, will be first plane flights and cruise in two years. endobj To look up the new expiration , https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/the-expiration-date-on-your-covid-rapid-tests-may-have-been-extended-heres-how-to-look-up-the-new-one/, Health (9 days ago) WebiHealth COVID Home Test Kit Expiration Extension. 518.867.8384 fax, Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities. For anyone buying these tests: Abbott made a huge amount of these tests. I have contacted them via email and have received this confirmation: "Thank you for contacting Optum Store support! Designed to detect actve COVID-19 infection, Includes 2 tests that are indicated for serial testingsimply test yourself twice within 3 days, at least 36 hours apart; designed to detect active infection with or without symptoms. The number 195-100is not a lot number. Those sheets were removed and the only thing left now is just theletter saying the tests are good for twelve months. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. Kits packaged and sterilized after the FDA approval date for a twelve month expiration date will bear the twelve month expiration date. The attachment lists the kit lot number, currently labeled kit expiry and new kit expiry date. ", https://www.emed.com/cancellation-policy?hsLang=en. Again, you are misinterpreting my words. Please refer to this letter: There is a nationwide short supply of Covid Antigen tests therefore your test kit may expire as soon as December 21, 2021. Please review the letter issued by the FDA here for more information:https://eMed.com/FDA. I have the 6 pack and can give you 3 of mine, no charge. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for self-testing without the need to ship samples to a lab. These lots were originally dated with an expiry of 6 months, and data supports a three-month extension (9 months total). LeadingAge NY will keep members informed of any updates we receive on this important topic. I urge everyone to file consumer protection lawsuits as Emed is trying to rip people off. Questions? Tests Lot Number . As they don't have any documentation on the website about the expiration of the 195-100 tests . Perhaps it helps to understand why, even though, as consumers, it's quite frustrating. In the refund policy, it states that some of the test kits expire as early as December. Please enter another Lot # or contact Pfizer Customer Service at 8006667248, option 8 OR [email protected] Vaccine , Health (3 days ago) WebDrugs are identified and reported using a unique, three-segment number called the National Drug Code (NDC) which serves as the FDAs identifier for drugs. The attachment lists the lot number, currently labeled kit expiry and new kit expiry date. If they cost $30, you may not mind. I've seen different dates on the two pages of now-deleted forms.) That's just not true. CC Help Jenn Please check the attached lot number list from . 15-month to 22-month shelf-life extension granted by the FDA December 21, 2022 . 1 0 obj It is Abbott's catalogue/reference number. The testsweredeliveredtoday via FedEx. Try contacting the company somehow. Is anyone even checking for that? BinaxNow LOT xxx) such as theselinked below, that contain lists of the lot numbers and their actual expiration dates: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/binax-now/COVID-19-Ag-Card-Product-Expiry-Update.pdf, https://www.emed.com/hubfs/Case 01269955-COL-03030 BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Home Test Product Expiry Update - Customer Letter EN - US.pdf?hsLang=en. I only received two tests, not four. Here's the FDA's letter, which is on the eMed web site: I see you are in Riverside. Lot Number, https://www.fda.gov/media/164551/download, Health (6 days ago) WebLink to search by Lot No. TheAntigen Self Test, sold by CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart is less expensive, since it does not include the services of a monitorfor verification. The expiration dates have been extended up to 12 months. I think mine were around $170 with shipping, and I did mind. I urge everyone to file consumer protection lawsuits as Emed is trying to rip people off. Still looking forward to the cruise, IF we can get our booster, lol (I wish I could laugh, but we are six months past our second Moderna). 3940 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<9FA8FA779920CD45A6D110265A75C78E><0E59C22E58FDF64F8B5FA2BF7208EF9E>]/Index[3914 44]/Info 3913 0 R/Length 123/Prev 325113/Root 3915 0 R/Size 3958/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream By 2022 . The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2. The back of this Abbott BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 test has an original expiration date of Oct. 16, 2022, printed next to the image of an hourglass, but the expiration dates for many such tests have been extended. Does it matter if I input their names into eMed when I purchase the tests or can I just buy them all under my name and give some to my passengers to use? Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division, Health Care Facilities, Providers, and Insurance, Healthy Communities, Environment, and Workplaces, Clinical Recommendations for Underlying Medical Conditions, For Health Care Providers: Post-COVID Conditions, BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Letter of Authorization [PDF], BinaxNOW Professional Testing Information (PDF), Administered in a facility with a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate or CLIA certificate of waiver; and. This allows from the standard inventory control procedure where the oldest product is shipped first, but still within the expiration date when used as intended. 4 0 obj BinaxNow LOT xxx) such as theselinked below, that contain lists of the lot numbers and their actual expiration dates: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/binax-now/COVID-19-Ag-Card-Product-Expiry-Update.pdf, https://www.emed.com/hubfs/Case 01269955-COL-03030 BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Home Test Product Expiry Update - Customer Letter EN - US.pdf?hsLang=en. Word came back to me that I would be offered a refund but they could not send me a test with a longer expiration date. Initially we thought we would participate in the testing at the airport, but that was when the testing requirement was 3 days prior and would have been upon our arrival at FLL. with thisprinted . stream MFG Part #: 195-160. It should be 195-000 or 195-100 or something similar. And yet on my kits, there is no true expiration date. You can also use the tests in an unsupervised mannerbefore they expire, justfor your own needs. Based on what I am seeing right now, I would not order from Abbott again. ), https://www.emed.com/hubfs/EUA-abbott-binaxNOW-Rev-2021-04-06.pdf?hsLang=en. Store between 35.6-86 F (2-30 C) until use. You can see 195-100 in two places (circled in yellow and at the red arrow): it's the Reference number. The number 195-100 is not a lot number. Since I used the "quote selection" tool in @sambamama's comment 22 above (she is the one who posted the inaccurate info I was correcting), I am not sure how your name got in the quote box in my post. Mine expires 1/5/22. with thisprinted expiration date (Year-Month-Day) Nowhave extended expiration date <> In this case, the original expiration date was Oct. 3, 2021 -- the date next to the hourglass icon, the symbol of the expiration date. Many, many people are buying these kits thinking they last for a year. Telehealth person saw my panicking and then caught on that I tried to switch to my brothers bottle and invalidated the test. It is definitely frustrating that the test kits shipping now have only a few months left before they expire. 240 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<157ECE7A6721E389979077BAB13E4242><0A109B1EFB56A74C845A2C2D170EDB40>]/Index[220 35]/Info 219 0 R/Length 102/Prev 260525/Root 221 0 R/Size 255/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream I ordered the pack of six and now see they'll expire before I need to use them. ", https://www.emed.com/cancellation-policy?hsLang=en. %%EOF It is the LOT number that is tied to an expiration date. Otherwise,its like just buying a cruise that you have no idea what line you are buying, how long it is, and where it goes, and what cabin you are getting, or even if you are free to sail when the cruise is sailing. The FDA's letter, linked below,is on eMed.com's web site. Resources from Abbott: For questions about the BinaxNOW professional test, contact the Abbott Technical Services Team: Phone: 800-257-9525 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Email: ts.scr@abbott.com; To request a biweekly supply of the tests: Review BinaxNOW Professional Testing Information (PDF) use and requirements for entities receiving . At least with the other company you are only buying two tests. The date based on the letter was obviously not accurate as why would Abbott write me and tell me the date is January 5, 2022 and not February 8,2022? That is not hoarding that is planning. (eMed are the folks who proctor the tests, and one of the on-line sellers of the tests. As the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services puts it, "This . For that, one needs to consult one of the Abbott letters that can be found on line) (do a Google search for your Lot number, e.g. CC Help Jenn Abbott and the test distributers instead readily supplied lists showing the old dates and new extended dates. The expiration date to reference is the one on the outside of the box by the hourglass icon. You just log in when ready to test. Its not the best system, but the information is out there. endstream endobj 54 0 obj <> endobj 55 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 595.44 841.92]/Parent 51 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 56 0 obj <>stream Expiration Date Extended on BinaxNOW Tests, The letter and a list of lots that qualify for the extension can be found here. This 15-minute test can be completed anytime, anywhere. x\[s7~w-k4.h7V{(^$nDR!v`8a&W)dl4|+WT_Or:_?ow\m7%n1/vzsVZOUZDAN/3u"TwW^/>/_|K~}/_ovlrEnFA2* ?74 'fENFqQ34mQ>H8-84 iB\$rTDs='8FCmIs67{~?KAq:6N=*Q#p$e_GFIi9>5QjM],Sq`7 }-t9Sa("Yv/b" 0 It is Abbott's catalogue/reference number. The fact that people are now using the kits as a screening tool for travel does not changes the fact that kits should be purchased and used in a timely fashion. The problem is two fold. BinaxNOW offersAbbott BinaxNOW Covid-19Ag Home Tests(six for $110 + shipping). This is not misinformation and it is not consumer fraud. Thanks, Sprinkles. I agree; on the Abbott letter linked above Ionly see Lot 141804 with letters after it, but their original expiration dates are 10/5/21, same as on your box, and extended expiration dates are 1/5/22. As the kits that remained available for stability testing passed that point in time, enough data was available to support a request to extend the shelf life to twelve months. We accept MasterCard, Visa, AMEX &Purchase Orders. I am very, very sorry. (Any self-test must be monitored in order to make it certified. 1. ,my lot number is 141804 without any letters after it. I will say I saw data on the Emed site that is now longer there showing that not all tests were extended for 12 months. Im more than willing to come get them from you so you dont have to go out of your way! Our staff will review your request and get back to you soon.". Linked here for member reference is the list of Abbott BinaxNOW rapid test expiration dates by LOT number from the Abbott website. It is going to be interesting to see if they will start manufacturing again or get another extension. In the meantime, it is clearly shipping the kits it still has on hand. The other is Optum. 220 0 obj <> endobj The other is Optum. These lots were originally dated with an expiry of 9 months. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. You might have to slide the "Do Not Open" sleeve to see the label. I am not sure if there are any currently manufactured tests even available. Users should note, however, that when the product barcode is scanned, it will display the original expiration date. Yes, they do post about the expiration date (I stand corrected), BUT it is putunder the refund policy, so that is certainly deceptive. But thanks for the offer, Im not heartbroken, we live in an extremely rural area, this is the best option for us. The name number preceded by a b c , etc does. This thread is like a zombie..Just when you think it is dead, it arises again with the same misinformation about expiry dates and screams of consumer fraud. Current test kit expiration dates may be as early as December 2021. Then spent hours on hold with R/C and kit maker and pretty much told I am SOL. I think it is potentially deceptive, and any contractual claims can be barred as claims of adhesion. You may just casually read the site and see the kits are good for a year, and figure you can use them for other trips, so you don't mind the cost. Contact Us. They deleted the two pages giving specific expiration dates on Saturday. Looking up Lot number 142400 on the second Abbott letter linked above, we find that the extended expiration date is Jan. 3, 2022. TheNavica appis the monitoring feature (basically a zoom call), which is what makes the BinaxNOW test acceptable to the CDC and other governments. Abbott has now informed DHS of the test kit lot numbers for which the expiration date is extended. This is what they are doing, and this is what is totally reprehensible about their company's behavior. Join our email list for exclusive savings, news and deals. The test kits originally had a shelf life of about 9 months, but the FDA extended that to 12 months based on data showing longer shelf-life stability. Do you have a reference date? The Abbott BinaxNOW professional rapid antigen test, which received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Letter of Authorization [PDF]) delivers COVID-19 results in 15 minutes. Users of the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card are urged to check the lot numbers and expiration dates of their tests. She also refused to let me speak to a supervisor. Heartwell Medical is always looking for ways to help our customers save even more money. I think your assumption that your box has an extended date of 1/5/22 is correct. The Emed technician will ask you to scan the barcode for the test, and if the test kit has expired, the test won't be valid. The LOT number is plainly identified by the word "LOT" -- see the lavender arrow. Email: health.test.help@state.mn.us. e`a`2ed@ A&(\D Lstd'p010,e0jb7Qae l{1Ncil0\ *|i w+U2JLx#R8:.H1"kD. D=X4rZvSYU f10H@s@ (The earliest original expiration dates in theletters that Abbott then sent to customers in May to notify them of the extended expiration dates were not until September 2021. We were just talking aboutAbbott BinaxNOW Covid-19Ag Home Tests versus Abbott BinaxNOW Covid-19Antigen Self Test on a another roll call. Contact: Mark Kepner-Clough, mkepner-clough@leadingageny.org,518-728-2365, 13 British American Blvd Suite 2 And how is them getting the letter in April 2021 about extending the expiration misinformation on my part? Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.: BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Self Test .

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