Z-2095-2015 Class II Terminated

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

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 22, 2015
Initiation Date
June 26, 2015
Termination Date
September 15, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
257 Kits

Product Description

Alere i flu, Alere i, Alere Influenza A & B; Part Number (PN) 425-024 The Alere" i Influenza A & 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

Risk of false negative results due to microbial growth in the Sample Receiver of one lot of the Alere i Influenza A & B kit

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including AR CA CO CT FL GA IA IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MO MS NC NE NJ NY OH PA SC TX VA WA WY.

Code Information

Lot Number 0073853 (US distribution only)