FDA recall record

BioFire Diagnostics FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID), IVD, Rx Only, BioFire recall — FDA Z-0296-2019

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

Class IIclassification
Z-0296-2019official record ID
Nov 7, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0296-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Report dateNov 7, 2018
Recall initiation dateSep 5, 2018
Quantity18038
LocationSalt Lake City, UT, United States

Official 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,

Why the product was recalled

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

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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