Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc. recalls Product Name: ID NOW" Influenza A & B 2 Model/Catalog Number: 427-000 Software Versio…
Reason for recall
It was confirmed that the impacted lot has a higher occurrence of invalid rates when compared to the product Instructions for Use.
Affected product
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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
Lot / code information
- UDI
- 10811877010422
- Lot #
- 000X133126; Expiry: 2027 02 21
What the firm is doing
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.
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US Nationwide distribution.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1565-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K171792The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · OZEOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 866.3980The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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