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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 20, 2023

FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel (Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0104 & RFIT-ASY-0116) Pouch Module Software

The firm has identified an increased risk of obtaining false positive Cryptosporidium results from customers using the BIOFIRE¿ FILMARRAY¿ Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel

Recall #
Z-2588-2023
Affected scope
61,069
Initiated
April 25, 2023
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BioFire Diagnostics, LLC recalled FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel (Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0104 & RFIT-ASY-0116) Pouch Mod… - a moderate-severity action.

FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel (Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0104 & RFIT-ASY-0116) Pouch Mod… was recalled by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC in September 20, 2023. Reason: The firm has identified an increased risk of obtaining false positive Cryptosporidium results from customers …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2588-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm has identified an increased risk of obtaining false positive Cryptosporidium results from customers ….

Moderate
severity level
61K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 20, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2588-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2588-2023) was formally reported on September 20, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 25, 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 list the affected scope as 61,069.

The documented reason for this recall is: The firm has identified an increased risk of obtaining false positive Cryptosporidium results from customers using the BIOFIRE¿ FILMARRAY¿ Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US:DE, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, 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, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

61,069

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel (Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0104 & RFIT-ASY-0116) Pouch Module Software

Reason for recall

The firm has identified an increased risk of obtaining false positive Cryptosporidium results from customers using the BIOFIRE¿ FILMARRAY¿ Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel

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-2588-2023
Date reported September 20, 2023
Date initiated April 25, 2023
Recalling firm BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Firm location Salt Lake City, UT
Affected scope 61,069
Distribution US:DE, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, 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, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS: AD, AE, AI, AR, AT…

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

Scale of Impact

61,069 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.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2588-2023) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel (Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0104 & RFIT-ASY-0116) Pouch Module Software. Recalled by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Units affected: 61,069.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm has identified an increased risk of obtaining false positive Cryptosporidium results from customers using the BIOFIRE¿ FILMARRAY¿ Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 20, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2588-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US:DE, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, 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, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS: AD, AE, AI, AR, AT, AU, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EE, ES, FI, FR, GA, GB, GE, GH, GM, GR, GU, HK, HU, IC, ID, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JP, KE, KR, KW, LV, MO, MX, MY, NL, NO, NP, NZ, PG, PH, PL, PT, QA, RS, SA, SE, SG, SI, TH, TN, TR, TW, VN, ZA, ZW.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2588-2023) 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?
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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 20, 2023. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.