Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.: Influenza A And Influenza B Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay

Recall Summary Abbott's ID NOW Influenza A & B 2 test kits (Model 427-000) are being recalled because certain batches produced more invalid results than expected according to the product instructions. The affected kits were distributed nationwide across all U.S. states and Washington D.C.

Recalling firm
Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.
Product
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.
Classification
Class II
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-02-09
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c461a6b6-24a3-4a73-a913-c89a72d81dff