Product Name: ID NOW" Influenza A & B 2 Model/Catalog Number: 427-000 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Influenza A/B virus nucleic acid IVD, kit, nucleic acid technique Component: Not Applicable
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1565-2026
- Event Number
- 98400
- Firm
- Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 1221359
- Product Code
- OZE
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Initiated
- February 9, 2026
- Posted
- March 13, 2026
- Address
- 10 Southgate Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074-8303
Description
Product Name: ID NOW" Influenza A & B 2 Model/Catalog Number: 427-000 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Influenza A/B virus nucleic acid IVD, kit, nucleic acid technique Component: Not Applicable
It was confirmed that the impacted lot has a higher occurrence of invalid rates when compared to the product Instructions for Use.
On or about February 9, 2026 Product Removal Notice letters were sent to customers and distributors. Actions to be taken: " Quarantine and discontinue use of any remaining inventory of the impacted lot. " Count how many unused kit boxes (24 tests / 1 kit box) of remaining impacted inventory require replacement. " Complete and return the Customer Acknowledgment Form (Form must be fully completed, signed and returned to receive replacement product). " Complete the Customer Request for Replacement Product Form. " Customer Service will arrange replacement product and return of your product. " Retain this letter for your records. forward this notice to those you have further distributed or transferred product to.
US Nationwide distribution.
111984 units