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BioFire Diagnostics, LLC: BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Systems.

Recall number
Z-0703-2024
Recalling firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Product
BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Systems.
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2023-11-27
Posted
2024-01-10
Terminated
not on file
Reason
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.
Root cause
Process control
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 biofiresupport@biomerieux.com or via telephone by dialing 1.800.735.6544 and selecting option 5.
Quantity
53 Kits
Distribution
US: NC, MO, NE, CT, IL, TN, NJ, OH, MA, CA, FL, UT, IA, KS, TX, MD
Lot, serial or model codes
UDI-DI: 00815381020109. Kit Lot/Pouch Lot/Expiration: 1749723/2XKB23/July 6, 2024; 1746223/2XJA23/July 6, 2024
510(k) numbers
["K140407","K143005","K160459","K230404"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
PCH
Firm FEI
3002773840
Firm city
Salt Lake City
Firm state
UT
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
Read
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