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MalfunctionPSZ

BINAXNOW INFLUENZA A B CARD 2

Received May 12, 2020 · Event occurred Mar 1, 2020

Report 10046508 · MDR key 10046508

Device

Generic name

Rapid Flu Test

Model number

575-000

Catalog number

575-000

Lot number

113348

Product problems

  • Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

NO SOLUTION IN ELUTION VIAL TO RUN INFLUENZA TEST. ELUTION VIAL WAS EMPTY AND CAP WAS INTACT PRIOR TO OPENING. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR RAPID FLU TEST, BINAX NOW INFLUENZA A&B CARD 2 (PER SITE REPORTER). EVENT REPORTED TO USPRODUCTSUPPORT@ABBOTT.COM. ALERE CASE #(B)(4). RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM ALERE TECHNICAL SERVICES. NO FURTHER FEEDBACK OR INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED.