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Class I Recall

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Specificatio

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinit by Abbott Molecular, Inc.. Reason: There is a potential for false positive results..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0005-2022

Action Date

2021-10-20

Status

Terminated

Category

device

Product Description

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic

Lot/Code Info: List Number: 09N79-096, UDI 00884999049390; Lot/Serial, Expiration: 514074, 09/15/2021; 519243, 05/10/2022; 519243, 5/10/2022; 522088, 8/4/2022; 522128, 8/26/2022; 523152, 10/10/2022; 524433, 1/15/2023; 526710, 1/21/2023; 527845, 2/8/2023; List Number 09N79-05D, UDI (01) 00884999050242(240 )09N79-05D(8012)4.oo

Quantity Affected: 8469 units

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for false positive results.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and VIETNAM.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-09-02

Company

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Des Plaines, IL

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 174 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Abbott Molecular, Inc. has 39 FDA actions in our database, including 30 recalls and 9 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Abbott Molecular, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Abbott Molecular, Inc. have FDA actions?

Abbott Molecular, Inc. has 39 FDA actions in our database, including 30 recalls and 9 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0005-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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