FDA Recall Open, Classified

FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel for FILMARRAY Systems, REF: RFIT-ASY-0116, (30 pouches/kit)

Recall: Z-1392-2023 · Initiated March 8, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1392-2023
Event Number
91892
Firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
FEI Number
3002773840
Product Code
PCH
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 8, 2023
Posted
April 14, 2023
Address
515 S Colorow Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108-1248

Description

FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel for FILMARRAY Systems, REF: RFIT-ASY-0116, (30 pouches/kit)

Reason

Due to manufacturing issue, Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel may result in false negative results.

Action

On March 8, 2023, Biomerieux ( Parent company of BioFire Diagnostics, LLC) issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" notification to affected consignees via E-Mail. In addition, to notifying affected consignees about the recalled device, Biomerieux asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Immediately examine your inventory for product identified in this recall (refer to Table 1). 2. Discontinue use and discard any remaining product in your possession that is subject to this recall. bioMerieux will replace the product at no charge in accordance with BIOFIRE s standard limited warranty. 3. Please complete the accompanying Acknowledgment of Receipt Form and confirm the number of pouches scrapped (if any). Return the Acknowledgment of Receipt to bioMerieux so that bioMerieux may acknowledge your receipt of this notification. 4. If you have further distributed this product, please identify any recipients, and notify them at once of this product recall. 5. For product replacement, as well as any other questions or concerns, please contact our customer support department at [email protected] or via telephone by dialing +1.800.736.6354 and selecting option 5 for Product Technical Support. 6. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. " Complete and submit the report online. " Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, DC, IL, KS, LA, MN, NC, NY, OK, WI.

Quantity

900 pouches (30 kits)