TECHNO-PATH recalls Multichem ID-B (SR103B) positive control serum due to potential false negative HIV test results when used with Alinity i platform. Affected units may cause inaccurate HIV testing.
Potential of negative recovery of the HBsAg analyte across two (2) lots of Multichem ID-B Positive Control when tested on the Alinity i platform.
TECHNO-PATH is recalling Multichem ID-B (SR103B) positive control serum because it may cause false negative HIV test results when used with the Alinity i testing platform. This could lead to incorrect HIV test outcomes if the serum is used in laboratory testing procedures.
The recalled serum may produce false negative results for HIV tests when used with the Alinity i platform. This means the test might incorrectly show no HIV infection when the person actually has it. The issue occurs in specific lots of the serum.
Laboratory staff using the Multichem ID-B (SR103B) positive control serum for HIV testing. Those testing samples with the Alinity i platform may be at risk of false negative results.
Check for the model number SR103B on the serum label. Look for lot number SB140524P and expiration date May 31, 2026. The product is sold as an unassayed positive qualitative quality control serum for HIV testing.
Verify the model number SR103B and lot number SB140524P on the serum label.
The product may cause false negative HIV test results when used with the Alinity i platform, leading to inaccurate HIV testing outcomes.
Using the recalled serum with the Alinity i platform could result in false negative HIV test results, meaning the test might show no HIV infection when the person actually has it.
Check for model number SR103B and lot number SB140524P on the serum label. The product expires May 31, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send TECHNO-PATH to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0501-2026 — TECHNO-PATH TECHNO-PATH Hello, I own a TECHNO-PATH that is covered by recall Z-0501-2026 from TECHNO-PATH. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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