FDA recall Z-1749-2025

Abbott Molecular, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit, List Number 09N79-096, a multiplex real-time reverse transcription (RT) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of RNA from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus (flu A), influenza B virus (flu B), and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in anterior nasal or nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected by a healthcare provider (HCP), or in anterior nasal swab specimens that are self-collected at a healthcare location, from individuals suspected by their HCP of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19.

Reason for recall

There were reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2025-04-28
Report date
2025-05-21
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Des Plaines, IL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1749-2025