FDASeptember 12, 2024device
Abbott Alinity m STI AMP Kit, used with the Alinity m System, product codes: a) REF 09N17-095; b) REF 09N17-090; c) REF 09N17-091;
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
Abbott has identified an increase of incidences regarding Error Code (EC) 9198 (Positive control is non-reactive) while using the Alinity m HR HPV AMP Kit and Alinity m STI AMP Kit. Certain invalidated positive assay controls can be traced to iron leaching into the Alinity m Lysis Solution from the lysis transfer pump in the Alinity m System.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Ongoing
Brands named
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UPCs
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