FDAClass IINovember 21, 2018

-Outer Kit Box recall

-Outer Kit Box (P/N RFIT-LBL-0140) - FilmArray¿ Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0118 30 For FilmArray systems LOT KIT UDI…

Why was -Outer Kit Box recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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.

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…
Recalling firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Quantity
1350 pouches
Distribution
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
Recall date
November 21, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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