CDC recalls FluIVD03-11 Influenza A/H5 Subtyping Kit due to potential inconclusive test results. Affected kits may not detect H5b influenza strains correctly.
The H5b component may fail to amplify, resulting in an inconclusive result.
The CDC recalls its FluIVD03-11 Influenza A/H5 Subtyping Kit because the H5b component might fail to amplify, causing test results to be inconclusive. This could lead to incorrect identification of influenza strains, which is critical for public health responses.
The H5b component in the kit may not amplify properly during testing, leading to inconclusive results. This means the test might not correctly identify influenza strains, potentially causing misdiagnosis or delayed public health responses.
Laboratory users and healthcare professionals who test for influenza A/H5 strains with this kit are most at risk. The recall affects kits sold with catalog number FluIVD03-11.
Check for the catalog number FluIVD03-11 on the kit. The recall applies to kits sold with lot code 220307.
Verify the catalog number and lot code on the kit to confirm if it is affected.
No, this is a laboratory-use kit and not intended for home use.
Inconclusive results could lead to incorrect identification of influenza strains, potentially delaying appropriate public health responses.
Check the catalog number and lot code to confirm if it is affected; no action is needed if it is not affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-2220-2024 — Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Hello, I own a Centers For Disease Control and Prevention that is covered by recall Z-2220-2024 from Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. 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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