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Class II Recall

Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 CTRL Kit, REF 09N78-085, each kit contains 12 x 1.3mL CTRL - and 12 x 1.3 mL CTRL +, For In

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 CTRL Kit, REF 09N78-085, each kit contains 12 x 1.3m by Abbott Molecular, Inc.. Reason: Reports received of an increase of message code 9186 (internal control failed) when using the kit..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1679-2022

Action Date

2022-09-14

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 CTRL Kit, REF 09N78-085, each kit contains 12 x 1.3mL CTRL - and 12 x 1.3 mL CTRL +, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Lot/Code Info: Lot #530738, UDI (01)00884999049208(10)530738(17)230527(240)09N78-085.

Quantity Affected: 579 kits

Reason for Recall

Reports received of an increase of message code 9186 (internal control failed) when using the kit.

Distribution

Distribution was made to AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, WA, and WI. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Chile and Taiwan.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-08-19

Company

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Des Plaines, IL

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 134 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 II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

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-1679-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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