FDAClass IIJuly 22, 2015

Alere i flu recall: Contamination

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…

Why was Alere i flu recalled?

Risk of false negative results due to microbial growth in the Sample Receiver of one lot 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?

Lot Number 0073853 (US distribution only)

Product
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…
Recalling firm
Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc.
Quantity
257 Kits
Distribution
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.
Recall date
July 22, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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