FilmArray Pneumonia Panel (Pneumo), REF: RFIT-ASY-0145, For FILMARRAY systems, CE 2797, IVD, Rx Only
FDA device recall Z-2440-2023 · posted 2023-08-21 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
- Reason for recall
- Due to manufacturing issue, panels may result in false negative results.
- Action taken
- Between the dates of May 8, 2023 - May 11, 2023, Biomerieux ( Parent company of BioFire Diagnostics, LLC) issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" notification to affected consignees via FedEx. 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 biofiresupport@biomerieux.com 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.
- Root cause
- Process design
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- QBH
- Quantity affected
- 24 Kits (30 pouches/kit)
- Distribution
- US: CA CO CT FL GA IA IL IN LA MA MI MO MT NC NE NJ NM NY OH OK PA TN UT WV OUS: Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, Colombia
- Date initiated
- 2023-05-08
- Date posted
- 2023-08-21
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FilmArray Pneumonia Panel (K212727) | Biofire Diagnostics, LLC | 2021-09-22 |
| FilmArray Pneumonia Panel (K180966) | Biofire Diagnostics, LLC | 2018-11-09 |