FDA Recall Terminated

FilmArray Gastronintestinal (GI) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0104, 6-pack kit, UDI (01)00815381020116, CE IVD, Rx Only

Recall: Z-1451-2020 · Initiated August 8, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1451-2020
Event Number
84825
Firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
FEI Number
3002773840
Product Code
PCH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
August 8, 2019
Terminated
April 12, 2022
Address
515 S Colorow Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108-1248

Description

FilmArray Gastronintestinal (GI) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0104, 6-pack kit, UDI (01)00815381020116, CE IVD, Rx Only

Reason

Complaints have been received concerning elevated rates of false negative results while using the Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel. False negative results may lead to incorrect treatment being provided which could potentially lead to more serious health events.

Action

on August 8, 2019, a "Urgent: Medical Device Recall (Removal)" letter was sent to all affected consignees via FedEx priority-overnight. The notification informed consignees about the recall and asked they take the following actions: Requested Actions: " Please immediately examine your inventory for BioFire GI Panel reagents with kit lot number 0537319. The lot number can be found on the product label outside of the reagent box. " If reagents with the related kit lot number are found, please stop using the affected product, quarantine them, and call BioFire Technical Support to have the product returned. The BioFire Technical Support Team can assist with shipping logistics and provide a replacement. " Complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement of Receipt Form as soon as possible and return to BioFire via one of the methods listed on the form. " If you have any questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to contact our customer support department at [email protected] or via telephone by dialing 1.800.735.6544 and selecting option 5 for product technical support.

Distribution

US: KY, IL, NJ, MS

Quantity

23 kits (690 pouches)