Recall Z-0234-2025 ยท QEP Nucleic Acid Detection System For Non-Viral Microorganism(S) Causing Sexually Transmitted Infections
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Abbott Alinity m STI AMP Kit, used with the Alinity m System, product codes: a) REF 09N17-095; b) REF 09N17-090; c) REF 09N17-091;
| Date | Oct 29, 2024 (initiated Sep 12, 2024) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Abbott has identified an increase of incidences regarding Error Code (EC) 9198 (Positive control is non-reactive) while using the Alinity m HR HPV AMP Kit and Alinity m STI AMP Kit. Certain invalidated positive assay controls can be traced to iron leaching into the Alinity m Lysis Solution from the lysis transfer pump in the Alinity m System. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Abbott issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated 9/11/2024 to its consignees on 09/12/2024 via FedEx priority overnight express. The notice explained the issue, potential impact, and provided the following information: "Necessary Actions " If you experience an increased incidence of Error Code 9198 (Positive control is non-reactive) while testing the Alinity m HR HPVor Alinity m STI assay, please contact Abbott Technical Support at 1-800-553-7042 Option 2 for additional troubleshooting information. " Complete and return the associated Customer Reply Form. If you have forwarded this prod |
| Quantity | 15068 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI; and foreign (OUS) countries of: AUSTRIA, BELGUIM, BULGARIA, CAMBODIA, CANADA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DOMINICAN REP., EL SALVADOR |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K222379 | Alinity m STI Assay Abbott Molecular, Inc., Mar 3, 2023 |