FDAClass IIJune 3, 2015

Alere i Influenza A & B Product Usage: The Alere i recall

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…

Why was Alere i Influenza A & B Product Usage: The Alere i recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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

Product
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…
Recalling firm
Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc.
Quantity
213 kits plus 3 - evaluation use only kits
Distribution
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.
Recall date
June 3, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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