Z-1677-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc. — Scarborough, ME

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
June 3, 2015
Initiation Date
April 22, 2015
Termination Date
January 14, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
213 kits plus 3 - evaluation use only kits

Product Description

Alere i Influenza A & B Product Usage: The Alere i Influenza A and B assay, performed on the Alere i Instrument, is a rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilizing an isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology for the qualitative detection and discrimination of influenza A and B viral RNA in nasal swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. It is intended for use as an aid in the differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections in humans, in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. The assay is not intended to detect the presence of influenza C virus.

Reason for Recall

High invalid rate and an increased risk of false negative results with certain lots of the Alere i Influenza A & B kit.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL CA CT FL IA ID IL IN KY LA MD MO MS NC NE NJ OH PA SC TN TX and the countries of: Hong Kong and Singapore.

Code Information

PN 425-024, LN 0072633 (United States Distribution) and PN 425-000, LN 0073888 (distributed in Hong Kong, Singapore - evaluation use only)