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Class II Recall

FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) RFIT-ASY-0104 (6 test kit) Gastrointestinal micro

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) RFIT-ASY-010 by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Reason: Due to potential signals of increased false positive Norovirus results when using the gastrointestinal (GI) panel..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1140-2024

Action Date

2024-02-21

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) RFIT-ASY-0104 (6 test kit) Gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay. In vitro diagnostic.

Lot/Code Info: Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) UDI-DI code: 00815381020109 Part No. RFIT-ASY-0104 (6 test kit) UDI-DI code: 0081538102011

Quantity Affected: 64,594 kits (equals 2,303,760 tests)

Reason for Recall

Due to potential signals of increased false positive Norovirus results when using the gastrointestinal (GI) panel.

Distribution

Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, Guam, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, US Virgin Island, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Congo, Switzerland, Cote D'Ivoire, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, Georgia, French Guiana, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Latvia, Morocco, Macedonia, Mali, Myanmar, Mongolia, Macau, Mauritania, Mexico, Malaysia, Namibia, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, St. Pierre/Miquelon, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, El Salvador, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Taiwan, Uganda, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-01-26

Company

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

Salt Lake City, UT

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 164 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC has 41 FDA actions in our database, including 30 recalls and 11 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (BioFire Diagnostics, LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does BioFire Diagnostics, LLC have FDA actions?

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC has 41 FDA actions in our database, including 30 recalls and 11 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1140-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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