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BIOFIRE Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0147, used with Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc (MMQCI) FilmArray BCID2 Control Panel M416, which is referenced in Quality Control Materials for use with BIOFIRE FILMARRAY and BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Panels - FLM1-PRT-0251

Reported: December 13, 2023 Initiated: October 17, 2023 #Z-0451-2024 32,910 units

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC issued this FDA Devices recall on December 13, 2023. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 32,910 units are affected. The recall was issued because: Routine quality control testing of affected blood culture identification panel with affected control panel may need to …. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0451-2024) was formally reported on December 13, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 17, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. BioFire Diagnostics, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Salt Lake City, UT. Federal records indicate 32,910 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Routine quality control testing of affected blood culture identification panel with affected control panel may need to be amended, due to control panel/instrument characteristic changes, that lead C. tropicalis to be am… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): DE, OH, NY, IL, KY, FL, GA, KS, CA, WI, NC,, AK, PA, MN, ND, IN, AR, CO, UT, TX, AL, NJ, MD, SD, LA, OR, MA, ID, NE, MT, VA, IA, MO, WV, TN, MI, WY, SC, AZ, WA, NH, OK, HI, MS, D…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 3 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

32,910

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

BIOFIRE Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0147, used with Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc (MMQCI) FilmArray BCID2 Control Panel M416, which is referenced in Quality Control Materials for use with BIOFIRE FILMARRAY and BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Panels - FLM1-PRT-0251

Reason for Recall

Routine quality control testing of affected blood culture identification panel with affected control panel may need to be amended, due to control panel/instrument characteristic changes, that lead C. tropicalis to be amplified in some portion of test runs, but then it's reported as "Not Detected" because the assay amplicon Tm is outside the acceptable limit assigned for calling positive results.

Details

Recalling Firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Units Affected
32,910
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): DE, OH, NY, IL, KY, FL, GA, KS, CA, WI, NC,, AK, PA, MN, ND, IN, AR, CO, UT, TX, AL, NJ, MD, SD, LA, OR, MA, ID, NE, MT, VA, IA, MO, WV, TN, MI, WY, SC, AZ, WA, NH, OK, HI, MS, DC, VT, CT, NM, RI, ME, NV; and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Dutch Antilles, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Gabon, Georgia, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia , Slovenia, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirate, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Greece, India, Italia, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, South Africa, Philippines, Norway, Mexico
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0451-2024
Date reported December 13, 2023
Date initiated October 17, 2023
Recalling firm BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Units affected 32,910
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): DE, OH, NY, IL, KY, FL, GA, KS, CA, WI, NC,, AK, PA, MN, ND, IN, AR, CO, UT, TX, AL, NJ, MD, SD, LA, OR, MA, ID, NE, MT, VA, IA, MO, WV, TN, MI, WY, SC, AZ, WA, NH, OK, HI, MS, DC, VT, CT, NM, RI, M…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

32,910 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BIOFIRE Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0147, used with Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc (MMQCI) FilmArray BCID2 Control Panel M416, which is referenced in Quality Control Materials for use with BIOFIRE FILMARRAY and BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Panels - FLM1-PRT-0251. Recalled by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Units affected: 32,910.
Why was this product recalled?
Routine quality control testing of affected blood culture identification panel with affected control panel may need to be amended, due to control panel/instrument characteristic changes, that lead C. tropicalis to be amplified in some portion of test runs, but then it's reported as "Not Detected" because the assay amplicon Tm is outside the acceptable limit assigned for calling positive results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 13, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0451-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): DE, OH, NY, IL, KY, FL, GA, KS, CA, WI, NC,, AK, PA, MN, ND, IN, AR, CO, UT, TX, AL, NJ, MD, SD, LA, OR, MA, ID, NE, MT, VA, IA, MO, WV, TN, MI, WY, SC, AZ, WA, NH, OK, HI, MS, DC, VT, CT, NM, RI, ME, NV; and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Dutch Antilles, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Gabon, Georgia, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia , Slovenia, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirate, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Greece, India, Italia, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, South Africa, Philippines, Norway, Mexico.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0451-2024) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).