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FilmArray BCID Panel, IVD, Rx Only, BioFire Diagnostics, REF: RFIT-ASY-0126, and RFIT-ASY-0127, when used with the following blood culture bottles: Bottle Description/Part Number: BACT/ALERT FA Plus/410851; BACT/ALERT FN Plus/410852; BACT/ALERT PF Plus/410853

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: March 7, 2019 BioFire Diagnostics Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All lots of BCID Panels, when used with the following blood culture bottles, Part Number/Lot Numbers:410851/4052663, 4052639, 4052640, 4052599, 4052598, 4052547, 4052546, 4052471, 4052472, 4052799, 4052800, 4052815, 4052816; 410852/4052871, 4052872, 4052459, 4052458, 4052565, 4052564, 4052705, 4052704, 4052735, 4052617, 405261; 410853/4052717, 4052718, 4052503, 4052504
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Increased risk of false positive Enterobacteriaceae and Escherichia coli results on affected blood culture identification panels when using certain blood culture bottles.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

FilmArray BCID Panel, IVD, Rx Only, BioFire Diagnostics, REF: RFIT-ASY-0126, and RFIT-ASY-0127, when used with the following blood culture bottles: Bottle Description/Part Number: BACT/ALERT FA Plus/410851; BACT/ALERT FN Plus/410852; BACT/ALERT PF Plus/410853

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All lots of BCID Panels, when used with the following blood culture bottles, Part Number/Lot Numbers:410851/4052663, 4052639, 4052640, 4052599, 4052598, 4052547, 4052546, 4052471, 4052472, 4052799, 4052800, 4052815, 4052816; 410852/4052871, 4052872, 4052459, 4052458, 4052565, 4052564, 4052705, 4052704, 4052735, 4052617, 405261; 410853/4052717, 4052718, 4052503, 4052504

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1133-2019

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