Alinity m recallZ-0233-2025 · Abbott Molecular, Inc. · initiated Sep 12, 2024
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Abbott Molecular, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
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.
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
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 product to any other laboratories, please also forward this letter and customer reply form to that laboratory. Review this information with laboratory personnel and retain this communication for future reference." If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your local Abbott representative or call: 1-224-361-7000.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0233-2025
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Sep 12, 2024
- Posted by the FDA
- Oct 29, 2024
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Molecular, Inc.
- Quantity
- 13318 units
- Product code
- MAQ
- FDA submissions
- P230003
- 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, 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.
Product description
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
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
a) REF 09N15-095, UDI/DI 00884999048614; b) REF 09N15-090, UDI/DI 00884999047921; c) REF 09N15-091, UDI/DI 00884999049529; All Lots
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Alinity m 09N15-095Abbott Molecular Inc. · KIT, DNA DETECTION, HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS1 recall0 reports
Product lines
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 95442).
- Z-0234-2025 · Open, ClassifiedAbbott 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;
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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