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FilmArra Pneumonia Panel plus (Pneumoplus), REF: RFIT-LBL-0374

FDA device recall Z-1518-2025 · posted 2025-04-04 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Reason for recall
Increased risk of control failures and false negative test results with multiplexed nucleic acid test.
Action taken
On February 28, 2025, Biomerieux issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" Recall notification to affected consignees via email. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Biomerieux asked consignees to take the following actions: " Immediately examine your inventory for the lot identified in this field safety notice. " Discontinue use and discard any remaining product from this lot in your possession. bioMrieux will replace the product at no charge in accordance with our standard limited warranty. " Confirm the amount of pouches scrapped (if any) on the attached Acknowledgement of Receipt Form. " If you have further distributed this product, please identify any recipients and notify them at once. " Please complete the accompanying Acknowledgement of Receipt Form and return to bioMrieux so that bioMrieux may acknowledge your receipt of this notification. If you require additional assistance or have any questions, please contact your local bioMrieux Customer Service representative or call customer service department at 1-800-736-6354.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
QDS
Quantity affected
29 kits
Distribution
OUS International Distribution to countries of: France, Italia, Spain, Switzerland, Israel
Date initiated
2025-02-27
Date posted
2025-04-04
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

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