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Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc. recalls Alere i flu, Alere i, Alere Influenza A & B; Part Number (PN) 425-024 The Alere" i Influenza A & B assay, performed on
Recalled July 22, 2015 · FDA recall Z-2095-2015 · Alere Scarborough, Inc.
Hazard
Risk of false negative results due to microbial growth in the Sample Receiver of one lot of the Alere i Influenza A & B kit · FDA Class II
Units
257 Kits
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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.
Description
Risk of false negative results due to microbial growth in the Sample Receiver of one lot of the Alere i Influenza A & B kit
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 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.
Manufacturer(s)
Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →