United StatesThe affected product is Abbott ID NOW Influenza A & B 2 rapid nucleic acid test kit (Catalog/List Number 427-000, UDI‑DI 10811877010422), Lot 000X133126, expiry 2027-02-21, distributed nationwide in the US (111,984 units). It was recalled because the impacted lot has a higher occurrence of invalid rates compared to the product Instructions for Use.
What's being recalled
Product Name: ID NOW" Influenza A & B 2 Model/Catalog Number: 427-000 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Influenza A/B virus nucleic acid IVD, kit, nucleic acid technique Component: Not Applicable
Recalling firm: Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc., Scarborough, ME, United States.
How to identify it
List Number: 427-000; UDI-DI: 10811877010422; Lot Number: 000X133126; Expiry: 2027 02 21;
The hazard
It was confirmed that the impacted lot has a higher occurrence of invalid rates when compared to the product Instructions for Use.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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