BioFire BCID2 Panel, REF RFIT-ASY-0147, For FilmArray Systems, CE, Blood Culture Identification Panel in vitro diagnostic, Rx Only, UDI: (01)00815381020338
FDA Recall Z-1903-2021 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmBioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodePEN
Date Initiated2021-05-10
Date Terminated2022-12-15
Product Quantity870 kits
Reason for Recall
Elevated rates of false negative results may occur when using blood culture panels due to issues in the manufacturing process. Pouches contained OPP from FilmArray Blood Culture Identification Panel (BCID) instead of OPP from BCID2 Panel.
Firm Action
On 5/10/21, BioFire distributed a "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" letter to all consignees via: E-Mail. In addition to providing consignees with a recall notification, the firm ask consignees to take the following actions:
1 Immediately examine your inventory for product identified in this recall (BCI 2 Panel Pouch Lot # 11YA20/ Kit Lot # 2039020).
2. Discontinue use and discard any remaining product in your possession that is subject to this recall. BioFire will replace the product at no charge in accordance with Biofire's Standard limited Warranty
3.Confirm the amount of pouches scrapped (if any) on the attached acknowledgement of receipt form.
4. If you may have further distributed this product, please identify any recipients and notify them at once of this product recall.
5. Please complete the accompanying Field Action acknowledgement of receipt Form and return to BioFire so that BioFire may acknowledge your receipt of this notification.
6. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer support department at [email protected] or via phone at 1.800.735.6544.
7. Adverse events may also be reported to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
US nationwide distribution
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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