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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

FILMARRAY 2.0 INSTRUMENT, REF: FLM2-ASY-0001, FLM2-ASY-0001-W

Reported: September 18, 2024 Initiated: August 7, 2024 #Z-3122-2024

Product Description

FILMARRAY 2.0 INSTRUMENT, REF: FLM2-ASY-0001, FLM2-ASY-0001-W

Reason for Recall

Some automated in vitro diagnostic modules and instruments manufactured or serviced between May 2022 and May 2024 were calibrated with internal equipment that may lead modules and instruments to report higher melting temperatures, which may lead to erroneous results including false positive Salmonella, Giardia lamblia, false positive/negative Norovirus, and false negative MRSA.

Details

Recalling Firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Units Affected
1001
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NC, TX, OH, CA, KS, AL, WA, NY, PA, IL, WI, KY, LA, NE, FL, UT, IA, SC, VA, AZ, CO, WV, MO, TN, MN, DC, DE, OK, WY, IN, NJ, NM, ID, OR, MS, SD, MI, MT, GA, HI, NV, MD, MA, AR, NH, PR, ND, VT, CT, AK, ME, RI and the countries of Korea, Canada, Singapore distributors, Canada, Canada, China, China, Singapore, Canada, China, Mexico, Japan, Chile, Chile, Singapore, Mexico, Hong King, China, Chile, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Chile, Korea, Australia, Greece.
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FILMARRAY 2.0 INSTRUMENT, REF: FLM2-ASY-0001, FLM2-ASY-0001-W. Recalled by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Units affected: 1001.
Why was this product recalled?
Some automated in vitro diagnostic modules and instruments manufactured or serviced between May 2022 and May 2024 were calibrated with internal equipment that may lead modules and instruments to report higher melting temperatures, which may lead to erroneous results including false positive Salmonella, Giardia lamblia, false positive/negative Norovirus, and false negative MRSA.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 18, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3122-2024.