Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-3123-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | BioFire Diagnostics, LLC |
| Report date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Quantity | 3,439 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, United States |
Official product description
FILMARRAY TORCH MODULE BOX, HTFA-ASY-0003, HTFA-ASY-0003-W, HTFA-ASY-0003U
Why the product was recalled
Some automated in vitro diagnostic modules and instruments manufactured or serviced between May 2022 and May 2024 were calibrated with internal equipment that may lead modules and instruments to report higher melting temperatures, which may lead to erroneous results including false positive Salmonella, Giardia lamblia, false positive/negative Norovirus, and false negative MRSA.
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NC, TX, OH, CA, KS, AL, WA, NY, PA, IL, WI, KY, LA, NE, FL, UT, IA, SC, VA, AZ, CO, WV, MO, TN, MN, DC, DE, OK, WY, IN, NJ, NM, ID, OR, MS, SD, MI, MT, GA, HI, NV, MD, MA, AR, NH, PR, ND, VT, CT, AK, ME, RI and the countries of Korea, Canada, Singapore distributors, Canada, Canada, China, China, Singapore, Canada, China, Mexico, Japan, Chile, Chile, Singapore, Mexico, Hong King, China, Chile, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Chile, Korea, Australia, Greece.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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