BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Systems.
FDA Recall Z-0703-2024 · Posted 2024-01-10
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Recalling FirmBioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodePCH
Date Initiated2023-11-27
Product Quantity53 Kits
Reason for Recall
A manufacturing event may contribute to elevated rates of false negative results while using gastrointestinal panel and respiratory panel, which could lead to inappropriate antibiotic treatment, no treatment, delay of treatment, and may provide false assurance to someone with a true infection, delayed identification of an outbreak, and may result in additional transmission.
Firm Action
On 11/27/23, recall notices were emailed to laboratory directors who were asked to do the following:
Discontinue use and discard any remaining pouches that are subject to this recall.
Distribute this information to all appropriate personnel in your laboratory, retain a copy in your files, and forward this information to all parties that may use this product, including others to whom you may have transferred our product.
Complete and return the acknowledgement form using the following URL: https://www.biofiredx.com/recall5797
Customers with questions can contact Technical Support at [email protected] or via telephone by dialing 1.800.735.6544 and selecting option 5.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
US: NC, MO, NE, CT, IL, TN, NJ, OH, MA, CA, FL, UT, IA, KS, TX, MD
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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