Class 2 Device Recall FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel (GI) for use with FilmArray Torch

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 08, 2019
• Create Date: March 06, 2020
• Recall Status: Terminated on April 12, 2022
• Recall Number: Z-1451-2020
• Recall Event ID: 84825
• 510(K)Number: K140407 K143005 K160459
• Product Classification: Gastrointestinal pathogen panel multiplex nucleic acid-based assay system - Product Code PCH
• Product: FilmArray Gastronintestinal (GI) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0104, 6-pack kit, UDI (01)00815381020116, CE IVD, Rx Only
• Code Information: Kit Lot: 0537319 / Pouch Lot: 681619 Pouch Lot Date of Expiration 2020-05-30
• FEI Number: 3002773840
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: BioFire Diagnostics, LLC; 515 S Colorow Dr; Salt Lake City UT 84108-1248
• For Additional Information Contact: Customer Support Department; 1800-735-6544 Ext. 5
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Complaints have been received concerning elevated rates of false negative results while using the Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel. False negative results may lead to incorrect treatment being provided which could potentially lead to more serious health events.
• FDA Determined Cause: Employee error
• Action: on August 8, 2019, a "Urgent: Medical Device Recall (Removal)" letter was sent to all affected consignees via FedEx priority-overnight. The notification informed consignees about the recall and asked they take the following actions: Requested Actions: " Please immediately examine your inventory for BioFire GI Panel reagents with kit lot number 0537319. The lot number can be found on the product label outside of the reagent box. " If reagents with the related kit lot number are found, please stop using the affected product, quarantine them, and call BioFire Technical Support to have the product returned. The BioFire Technical Support Team can assist with shipping logistics and provide a replacement. " Complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement of Receipt Form as soon as possible and return to BioFire via one of the methods listed on the form. " If you have any questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to contact our customer support department at support@biofiredx.com or via telephone by dialing 1.800.735.6544 and selecting option 5 for product technical support.
• Quantity in Commerce: 23 kits (690 pouches)
• Distribution: US: KY, IL, NJ, MS
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

¹ A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = PCH; 510(K)s with Product Code = PCH