BioFire Diagnostics, LLC recalls -Outer Kit Box (P/N RFIT-LBL-0140) - FilmArray¿ Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0118 30 For FilmArray

Recalled November 21, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0446-2019 · BioFire Diagnostics

Hazard

Firm identified an issue in the manufacturing process which might contribute to elevated rates of false positive results for HSV-1 while using the ME Panel. Only specific kits are affected. · FDA Class II

Units

1350 pouches

Sold at

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: CA DC, FL, IN, KY, MN, MO, NB, NJ, OH, TX and WI. International: Canada, Columbia and Mexico

Description

Firm identified an issue in the manufacturing process which might contribute to elevated rates of false positive results for HSV-1 while using the ME Panel. Only specific kits are affected.

Product

-Outer Kit Box (P/N RFIT-LBL-0140) - FilmArray¿ Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0118 30 For FilmArray systems LOT KIT UDI (01)00815381020123 CE 0086 IVD -Fitment Label (P/N RFIT-LBL-0138) which identifies the pouch label - FilmArray¿ ME Panel v1.4 LOT SN CE 0086 IVD Product Usage: The FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with FilmArray systems.

Manufacturer(s)

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →