| Date Initiated by Firm | February 09, 2026 |
| Date Posted | March 13, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1565-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98400 |
| 510(K)Number | K171792 |
| Product Classification |
Influenza A and influenza B multiplex nucleic acid assay - Product Code OZE
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| Product | 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 |
| Code Information |
List Number: 427-000;
UDI-DI: 10811877010422;
Lot Number: 000X133126;
Expiry: 2027 02 21;
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| FEI Number |
1221359
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc. 10 Southgate Rd Scarborough ME 04074-8303
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| For Additional Information Contact | Vicki Assardo +1-224-6681505 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | It was confirmed that the impacted lot has a higher occurrence of invalid rates when compared to the product Instructions for Use. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On or about February 9, 2026 Product Removal Notice letters were sent to customers and distributors. Actions to be taken:
" Quarantine and discontinue use of any remaining inventory of the impacted lot.
" Count how many unused kit boxes (24 tests / 1 kit box) of remaining impacted inventory require replacement.
" Complete and return the Customer Acknowledgment Form (Form must be fully completed, signed and returned to receive replacement product).
" Complete the Customer Request for Replacement Product Form.
" Customer Service will arrange replacement product and return of your product.
" Retain this letter for your records.
forward this notice to those you have further distributed or transferred product to. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 111984 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = OZE
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