The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0739-2023·Announced 2022-12-28

Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit Recalled for False Test Results

Abbott Molecular is recalling specific lots of the Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit due to reports of false positive and false negative test results.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a diagnostic device associated with false positive and false negative test results that pose a risk of patient harm through incorrect diagnoses. No illnesses, injuries, or deaths have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Molecular, Inc. is recalling the Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit (Part Number 09N79-096) in certain lots due to reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results.

The affected product is a molecular amplification kit used in laboratory diagnostic testing. Three thousand eight hundred ninety-six kits were distributed worldwide. The affected lot numbers are: 381465 (expiration 8/24/2023), 524433 (expiration 1/5/2023), 526710 (expiration 1/21/2023), and 527845 (expiration 2/8/2023).

These false positive and false negative results could affect the accuracy of diagnostic tests performed with this product.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit, Part Number 09N79-096
Manufacturer
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Hazard
  • false-positive-results
  • false-negative-results

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • Lot Numbers: 381465
  • exp 8/24/2023
  • 524433
  • exp 1/5/2023
  • 526710
  • exp 1/21/2023
  • 527845
  • exp 2/8/20231499

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.