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Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 2, 2021 Abbott Molecular Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    List Number: 09N78-095, UDI 00884999049222; Lot/Serial, Expiration: 511810, 09/18/2021; 512026, 09/21/2021; 512900, 10/14/2021; 513146, 10/14/2021; 513583, 11/18/2021; 513959, 11/23/2021; 514176, 11/23/2021; 514216, 12/01/2021; 514819, 12/17/2021; 515052, 01/05/2022; 515653, 01/28/2022; 515949, 02/05/2022; 516085, 02/11/2022; 516611, 02/22/2022; 517139, 03/01/2022; 517355, 03/08/2022; 517999, 03/19/2022; 518266, 03/22/2022; 518435, 03/22/2022; 522689, 09/14/2022; 518670, 04/01/2022; 522691, 09/14/2022; 519124, 05/03/2022; 523309, 09/13/2022; 519583, 05/11/2022; 523468, 09/23/2022; 519785, 05/18/2022; 523621, 10/01/2022; 519968, 05/25/2022; 523946, 10/08/2022; 520216, 06/08/2022; 524203, 10/21/2022; 520699, 06/30/2022; 524438, 10/25/2022; 521106, 07/13/2022; 525862, 12/16/2022; 521654, 07/23/2022; 526394, 12/30/2022; 521842, 07/27/2022; 526484, 01/14/2023; 521857, 07/27/2022; 527399, 01/28/2023; 527400, 01/28/2023; 527540, 02/04/2023; 528026, 02/18/2023; List File 09N78-03E, UDI (01)00884999050211(240)09N78-03E(8012)5.oo
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
There is a potential for false positive results.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

List Number: 09N78-095, UDI 00884999049222; Lot/Serial, Expiration: 511810, 09/18/2021; 512026, 09/21/2021; 512900, 10/14/2021; 513146, 10/14/2021; 513583, 11/18/2021; 513959, 11/23/2021; 514176, 11/23/2021; 514216, 12/01/2021; 514819, 12/17/2021; 515052, 01/05/2022; 515653, 01/28/2022; 515949, 02/05/2022; 516085, 02/11/2022; 516611, 02/22/2022; 517139, 03/01/2022; 517355, 03/08/2022; 517999, 03/19/2022; 518266, 03/22/2022; 518435, 03/22/2022; 522689, 09/14/2022; 518670, 04/01/2022; 522691, 09/14/2022; 519124, 05/03/2022; 523309, 09/13/2022; 519583, 05/11/2022; 523468, 09/23/2022; 519785, 05/18/2022; 523621, 10/01/2022; 519968, 05/25/2022; 523946, 10/08/2022; 520216, 06/08/2022; 524203, 10/21/2022; 520699, 06/30/2022; 524438, 10/25/2022; 521106, 07/13/2022; 525862, 12/16/2022; 521654, 07/23/2022; 526394, 12/30/2022; 521842, 07/27/2022; 526484, 01/14/2023; 521857, 07/27/2022; 527399, 01/28/2023; 527400, 01/28/2023; 527540, 02/04/2023; 528026, 02/18/2023; List File 09N78-03E, UDI (01)00884999050211(240)09N78-03E(8012)5.oo

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0004-2022

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