-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.

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 10, 2018 BioFire Diagnostics Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
ME Panel Kit Lot No. ME Pouch Lot. No. Kit Expiration Date 580818 892018 4/2/2019 584418 896018 4/5/2019 Note - Kits contain a Primer Pill Lot 210318. The Primer Pill is a freeze dried/lyophilized "pellet" that contains all of the primers and buffer used in the PCR1 reaction.
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:: BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Reason for Recall:: 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.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

-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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

ME Panel Kit Lot No. ME Pouch Lot. No. Kit Expiration Date 580818 892018 4/2/2019 584418 896018 4/5/2019 Note - Kits contain a Primer Pill Lot 210318. The Primer Pill is a freeze dried/lyophilized "pellet" that contains all of the primers and buffer used in the PCR1 reaction.