The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1242-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

BioFire FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel Recalled for False Positive Results

BioFire Diagnostics is recalling the FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel due to elevated rates of false positive results for Campylobacter and Cryptosporidium.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is limited to false positive results without reports of direct physical injury or death, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity issue.

Plain-English summary

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC is recalling the FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel, an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test intended for use with FilmArray systems. The recall affects 17,188 units distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in numerous foreign countries.

The recall was initiated because elevated rates of false positive results for Campylobacter and Cryptosporidium have been identified. The affected lots have an expiration date of 23 October 2019 onward.

Healthcare providers and laboratories should stop using the affected products and contact BioFire Diagnostics for further instructions. Consumers should not use the product if they have it in their possession.

The recalled product

Product
FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel, IVD, Rx Only, Biofire Diagnostics, LLC REF: RFIT-ASY-0104, and RFIT-ASY-0116), Product Usage: The FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with Fil
Affected units
17,188

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lots with an expiration date of 23 October 2019 onward

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 51 states specifically: