The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2308-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Princeton Biomeditech Recalls Status Flu A + B Test Kits

Princeton Biomeditech is recalling 90 kits of the Status Flu A + B Test due to reports of dual positive results.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves potential diagnostic errors (dual positive results) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or labeling/testing errors.

Plain-English summary

Princeton Biomeditech Corporation is recalling 90 kits of the Status Flu A + B Test, manufactured in Monmouth Junction, NJ. The product is an in vitro rapid qualitative test intended for professional and laboratory use to detect influenza type A and type B nucleoprotein antigens from nasal swabs and aspirates.

The recall was initiated due to reports of dual positive results, where the test indicated positive results for both Flu A and Flu B simultaneously. The affected product is identified by Catalog Number 36022 and Lot number 441H11. The recall covers 90 kits, with 22 tests per kit.

The product was distributed nationwide, including the states of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Users should stop using the affected test kits and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Status Flu A + B Test Manufactured by Princeton Bio Meditech Corporation Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 USA. The BioSign Flu A + B test is an in vitro rapid qualitative test that detects influenza type A and type B nucleoprotein antigens directly from nasal swab, nasopharynge

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Princeton Biomeditech Corp under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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