Abbott Molecular, Inc.

Abbott Molecular, Inc.: 30 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Abbott Molecular, Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

30Reports
5Class I
21Ongoing
2025-05-21Most recent
5 Class I on this page

Class I means the FDA judged there was a reasonable probability of serious harm or death. Check the lot numbers against anything you hold.

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II22
Class I5
Class III3

By year reported

YearReports
20216
202212
20233
20246
20253
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit, List Number 09N79-096, a multiplex real-time reverse transcription (RT) polymer

Z-1749-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2025-05-21  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There were reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results.
Product
Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit, List Number 09N79-096, a multiplex real-time reverse transcription (RT) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of RNA from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus (flu A), influenza B virus (flu B), and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in anterior nasal or nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected by a healthcare provider (HCP), or in anterior nasal swab specimens that are self-collected at a healthcare location, from individuals suspected by their HCP of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19.
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
How much
656 units

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amplification (AMP) Kit (CE), List Number 09N79-090, a multiplex real-time reverse trans

Z-1748-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2025-05-21  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There were reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results.
Product
Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amplification (AMP) Kit (CE), List Number 09N79-090, a multiplex real-time reverse transcription (RT) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of RNA from influenza A virus (flu A), influenza B virus (flu B), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens collected by a healthcare provider, from individuals with signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
How much
1447 units

The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing. Model Numbers included in thi

Z-1665-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2025-04-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The design of the Alinity m System Solutions drawer enclosure may allow liquid (liquid waste or system solutions) originating in the System Solutions drawer to flow beyond the footprint of the instrument and into the walking-path of the user.
Product
The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing. Model Numbers included in this recall are 08N53-001, 08N53-002, and 08N53-032 (Refurbished).
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
How much
N/A

Abbott Alinity m HPV AMP Kit, used with the Alinity m System, product codes: a) REF 09N15-095; b) REF 09N15-0

Z-0233-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-11-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
Abbott Alinity m HPV AMP Kit, used with the Alinity m System, product codes: a) REF 09N15-095; b) REF 09N15-090; c) REF 09N15-091
Where it went
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, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, LUXEMBOURG, MALAWI, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDIA ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TANZANIA, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, AND VIETNAM.
How much
13318 units

Abbott Alinity m STI AMP Kit, used with the Alinity m System, product codes: a) REF 09N17-095; b) REF 09N17-09

Z-0234-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-11-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
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;
Where it went
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, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, LUXEMBOURG, MALAWI, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDIA ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TANZANIA, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, AND VIETNAM.
How much
15068 units

Alinity m System, Part Number: 08N53-002

Z-1602-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-05-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The Alinity m System camera detects whether tubes are "capped." If the camera detects a cap and the retention bar is not present on the sample rack, the system will generate the message 'Error - 6013: Has cap, no retention bar." Abbott has identified an issue concerning the use of certain third-party Universal Transport Medium (UTM) tubes on the Alinity m System. This issue has been observed with Copan UTM-RT 3 mL Without Beads Transport & Preservation Medium for Viral Molecular Diagnostics Testing, Part Number (PN) 3C047N. However, it is possible that other third party manufactured tubes could experience the same issue.
Product
Alinity m System, Part Number: 08N53-002
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBAIJAN, BELGIUM, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CAMBODIA, CAMEROON, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, ESTONIA, ETHIOPIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, LATVIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALAWI, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, MONTENEGRO, MOROCCO, MOZAMBIQUE, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NIGERIA, NORWAY, PAKISTAN, PANAMA, PARAGUAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA (CIS), SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, TANZANIA, THAILAND, TURKEY, UGANDA, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM, ZIMBABWE.
How much
1,012 units

Wash station: M1000 Wash Station Assembly & DITI Slide, REF 04J72-28* (*This part number is a spare to the M2

Z-1190-2024  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2024-03-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Products that were intended for export only which were not approved or registered in accordance with U.S. specifications were shipped to U.S. customers.
Product
Wash station: M1000 Wash Station Assembly & DITI Slide, REF 04J72-28* (*This part number is a spare to the M2000sp.)
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NY, and PA.

In-vitro diagnostic kits: (1) Abbott Vysis MDM2 / CEP 12 FISH Probe Kit, REF 01N15-010; (2) Abbott Vysis L

Z-1188-2024  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2024-03-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Products that were intended for export only which were not approved or registered in accordance with U.S. specifications were shipped to U.S. customers.
Product
In-vitro diagnostic kits: (1) Abbott Vysis MDM2 / CEP 12 FISH Probe Kit, REF 01N15-010; (2) Abbott Vysis LSI D13S319 (13q14.3) SpectrumOrange Probe, REF 01N34-020;
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NY, and PA.
How much
16 kits

In-vitro diagnostic kits: (1) Abbott Vysis LSI ATM (11q22.3) SpectrmOrange Probe, REF 01N33-020; (2) Abbot

Z-1189-2024  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2024-03-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Products that were intended for export only which were not approved or registered in accordance with U.S. specifications were shipped to U.S. customers.
Product
In-vitro diagnostic kits: (1) Abbott Vysis LSI ATM (11q22.3) SpectrmOrange Probe, REF 01N33-020; (2) Abbott Vysis PTEN/CEP 10 FISH Probe Kit, REF 04N62-020; (3) Abbott Vysis TelVysion 1p SpectrumGreen Probe, REF 05J03-001; (4) Abbott Vysis TelVysion 4P SpectrumGreen Probe, REF 05J03-004; (5) Abbott Vysis TelVysion 22q SpectrumOrange Probe, REF 05J04-022;
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NY, and PA.
How much
7 kits

Alinity m HCV AMP kit, List (REF) Numbers: a) 08N50-095 and b) 08N50-090. The Alinity m HCV assay is an in vi

Z-0407-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-12-06  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Abbott has received reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results in patient samples when using the Identified Lots of Alinity m HCV AMP Kit.
Product
Alinity m HCV AMP kit, List (REF) Numbers: a) 08N50-095 and b) 08N50-090. The Alinity m HCV assay is an in vitro reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay for use with the automated Alinity m System to detect and quantitate hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in human serum or plasma.
Where it went
Worldwide
How much
1,881 units

Abbott Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, containing Amplification Detetction Unit (ADU) #4.

Z-1349-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-04-12  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The instrument was found to be installed without plunger assemblies in the clamp bar for an Amplification Detection Unit. After correction of the issue, the instrument was returned for use without calibration. This would result in a potential for delay of results and incorrect results.
Product
Abbott Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, containing Amplification Detetction Unit (ADU) #4.
Where it went
US Distribution to state of: PA, a government account.
How much
1

Alinity m System. The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing, which

Z-1009-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-02-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The firm identified the following three potential issues which may have impacted ADUs installed on distributed Alinity m Systems. 1. Systems which had their ADUs serviced may have an incorrect board value (calibration data file) referenced causing a misconfiguration of the calibration. 2. Inability of Maintenance and Diagnostics 2300 (Amp Detect Optical Calibrations) to recognize error handling and thermal hold errors during the calibration process, potentially leading to a misconfiguration of the calibration. 3. Under specific conditions during the ADU manufacturing process, an incorrect calibration may potentially have been configured.
Product
Alinity m System. The Alinity m System is designed to automate the steps for nucleic acid testing, which includes sample processing, amplification, detection, and data reduction.
Where it went
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How much
918 units

Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit, Part Number 09N79-096

Z-0739-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-12-28  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results with certain lots of Alinity M Resp-4-Plex AMP kits.
Product
Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit, Part Number 09N79-096
Where it went
Worldwide
How much
3896 kits

Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit, Part Number 09N79-090

Z-0740-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-12-28  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results with certain lots of Alinity M Resp-4-Plex AMP kits.
Product
Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit, Part Number 09N79-090
Where it went
Worldwide
How much
12116 kits

Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use

Z-0268-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-11-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Abbott has identified potential performance issues for the Alinity m System software version 1.6.5: 1) In a unique scenario, the waste chute flapper was found to not open when the Systems Solution drawer was closed and locked. It was found that the software will cause the flapper door to stay in the closed position when the drawer is closed and locked if the flapper had previously been moved out of position. 2) Sample preparation drawer #1 barcode information is used instead of sample prep drawer #2 when the scanned data is not sent to the System Control Center before the next bottle barcode in sample prep drawer#2 is scanned. 3) Under a specific condition, while the system is processing tests and a new test request is made, when the level of the bulk solution is too low to process a test, the software would error stop the system and try to complete all in-process tests. An internal counter is reset which can cause reaction vessels (RVs) already present in an Amplification Detection Unit (or amp detect) to remain there and not be moved to waste so that more RVs can be placed into the amp detect for processing. 4) 4 to 6 replicates of the same auto calibrator orders can be...
Product
Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
883 units

Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 CTRL Kit, REF 09N78-085, each kit contains 12 x 1.3mL CTRL - and 12 x 1.3 mL CTRL

Z-1679-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-09-14  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Reports received of an increase of message code 9186 (internal control failed) when using the kit.
Product
Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 CTRL Kit, REF 09N78-085, each kit contains 12 x 1.3mL CTRL - and 12 x 1.3 mL CTRL +, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Where it went
Distribution was made to AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, WA, and WI. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Chile and Taiwan.
How much
579 kits

The Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Z-1518-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-08-24  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
Incorrect optical calibration
Product
The Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Where it went
There was only foreign distribution to Italy.
How much
1

Alinity m HBV AMP Kit (US and CE)

Z-0884-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-04-13  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for misquantitation high results for negative samples.
Product
Alinity m HBV AMP Kit (US and CE)
Where it went
US consignees - AZ, CA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, SD, TX, and VA OUS consignees - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Vietnam
How much
4966 kits, updated 101/17/2023

Alinity m HBV Application Specification File (US and CE)

Z-0883-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-04-13  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for misquantitation high results of negative samples.
Product
Alinity m HBV Application Specification File (US and CE)
Where it went
US consignees - AZ, CA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, SD, TX, and VA OUS consignees - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Vietnam

Alinity m Integrated Reaction Units (IRU)

Z-0710-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-03-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is potential for the Reaction Vessels (RVs) detaching from the RV cap during transport by the pipettor robot.
Product
Alinity m Integrated Reaction Units (IRU)
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OK, RI, SD, TX, WA, and WI.
How much
3063 kits

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Z-0460-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-01-12  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for abnormal (non-sigmoidal) amplification curves.
Product
Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
How much
742 devices

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Z-0461-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-01-12  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There is a software issue associated with the ability to properly complete a Field Service Engineer Maintenance and Diagnostics procedure.
Product
Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
How much
742 devices

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Z-0462-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-01-12  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There is a software defect that can cause the Amplification Detection clamp CLEAN position to be set too high.
Product
Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US distribution and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, and Vietnam
How much
742 devices

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Z-0463-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-01-12  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is an issue with the installation of updated camera firmware on the system.
Product
Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002
Where it went
Distribution in the United States in CA, DC, GA, KY, IL, MD, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NY, RI, SD, TX, WI OUS distribution to Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Columbia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mozambique, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Vietnam
How much
74 devices
Class I

Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro

Z-0007-2022  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2021-10-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for false positive results.
Product
Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and VIETNAM.
How much
11408 units
Class I

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Specification File. in vitr

Z-0008-2022  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2021-10-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for false positive results.
Product
Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and VIETNAM.
How much
5855 units
Class I

Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Spec

Z-0004-2022  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2021-10-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for false positive results.
Product
Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and VIETNAM.
How much
60563 units
Class I

Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro

Z-0006-2022  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2021-10-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for false positive results.
Product
Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and VIETNAM.
How much
71314 units
Class I

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Sp

Z-0005-2022  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2021-10-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential for false positive results.
Product
Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, MONTENEGRO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and VIETNAM.
How much
8469 units

Vysis CLL FISH Probe Kit with the following components: Vysis LSI p53 SpectrumOrange/ATM, SpectrumGreen and LS

Z-2576-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-10-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Potential for Vysis CLL FISH Probe Kits not detecting 13q deletions in known positive patient samples.
Product
Vysis CLL FISH Probe Kit with the following components: Vysis LSI p53 SpectrumOrange/ATM, SpectrumGreen and LSI D13S319, SpectrumOrange/ 13q34, SpectrumAqua/CEP 12 SpectrumGreen Probes
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MA, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay.
How much
186 units
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Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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