FDA Recall Open, Classified

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: Z-1565-2026 · Initiated February 9, 2026

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

Reason

It was confirmed that the impacted lot has a higher occurrence of invalid rates when compared to the product Instructions for Use.

Action

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.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

111984 units