FDA recall record

BioFire Diagnostics FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel Product Pouch Label recall — FDA Z-2245-2021

Due to product complaints received for false negative results (dropouts) with blood culture identification panel potential caused by a pouch manufacturing…

Class IIclassification
Z-2245-2021official record ID
Aug 18, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2245-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Report dateAug 18, 2021
Recall initiation dateJul 20, 2021
Quantity29 kits
LocationSalt Lake City, UT, United States

Official product description

FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel Product Pouch Label: FilmArray BCID Panel Part No: RFIT-ASY-0126 Part No: RFIT-ASY-0127

Why the product was recalled

Due to product complaints received for false negative results (dropouts) with blood culture identification panel potential caused by a pouch manufacturing error.

Distribution information

U.S. Nationwide Distribution in the states of : FL, MI, NJ, OH, VA and WI. O.U.S.: None

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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