PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID), IVD, Rx Only, BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, Panel Catalog Numbers/ UDI: RFIT-ASY-0126 (30 test kit)/ 00815381020086, RFIT-ASY-0127 (6 test kit)/ 00815381020093, when used with the following blood culture bottles: Bottle Description/Part Number: BACT/ALERT FA Plus/ 410851, BACT/ALERT FN Plus/ 410852, BACT/ALERT PF Plus/ 410853,

Reported: November 7, 2018 Initiated: September 5, 2018 #Z-0296-2019

Product Description

FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID), IVD, Rx Only, BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, Panel Catalog Numbers/ UDI: RFIT-ASY-0126 (30 test kit)/ 00815381020086, RFIT-ASY-0127 (6 test kit)/ 00815381020093, when used with the following blood culture bottles: Bottle Description/Part Number: BACT/ALERT FA Plus/ 410851, BACT/ALERT FN Plus/ 410852, BACT/ALERT PF Plus/ 410853,

Reason for Recall

Increased risk of false positive results for Proteus when the product is used with a specific blood culture bottles.

Details

Recalling Firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Units Affected
18038
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID), IVD, Rx Only, BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, Panel Catalog Numbers/ UDI: RFIT-ASY-0126 (30 test kit)/ 00815381020086, RFIT-ASY-0127 (6 test kit)/ 00815381020093, when used with the following blood culture bottles: Bottle Description/Part Number: BACT/ALERT FA Plus/ 410851, BACT/ALERT FN Plus/ 410852, BACT/ALERT PF Plus/ 410853,. Recalled by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Units affected: 18038.
Why was this product recalled?
Increased risk of false positive results for Proteus when the product is used with a specific blood culture bottles.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 7, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0296-2019.