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Device product

Alere i Influenza A & B Product Usage: The Alere i Influenza A and B assay, performed on the Alere i Instrument, is a rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilizing an isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology for the qualitative detection and discrimination of influenza A and B viral RNA in nasal swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. It is intended for use as an aid in the differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections in humans, in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. The assay is not intended to detect the presence of influenza C virus.

Z-1677-2015

April 22, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc.
Event
Event 71059
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
213 kits plus 3 - evaluation use only kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1677-2015

Official wording

Reason: High invalid rate and an increased risk of false negative results with certain lots of the Alere i Influenza A & B kit.

Code information: PN 425-024, LN 0072633 (United States Distribution) and PN 425-000, LN 0073888 (distributed in Hong Kong, Singapore - evaluation use only)

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL CA CT FL IA ID IL IN KY LA MD MO MS NC NE NJ OH PA SC TN TX and the countries of: Hong Kong and Singapore.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    High invalid rate and an increased risk of false negative results with certain lots of the Alere i Influenza A & B kit.