FDA recall Z-1106-2023

Product

cobas Influenza A/B & RSV UC (Utility Channel) Qualitative nucleic acid test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems; Material number 09233962190

Reason for recall

The firm received customer complaints regarding false negative Influenza A (Flu A) results and late Flu A Target Ct values. A false negative influenza A result may lead to additional testing, psychological distress, and delays to targeted therapy for influenza as well as true diagnosis.

Distribution

Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution worldwide.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2022-12-21

Report date

2023-02-15

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Branchburg, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1106-2023