FDA Device recall Z-0446-2019
-Outer Kit Box (P/N RFIT-LBL-0140) - FilmArray¿ Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0118 30 For FilmArray systems LOT KIT UDI (…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-11-21
On 2018-11-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of -Outer Kit Box (P/N RFIT-LBL-0140) - FilmArray¿ Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0118 30 For FilmArray systems LOT KIT UDI (… by Biofire Diagnostics, citing 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….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0446-2019 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-09-10 |
| Published | 2018-11-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Biofire Diagnostics |
| Distribution | US |
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 (01)00815381020123 CE 0086 IVD -Fitment Label (P/N RFIT-LBL-0138) which identifies the pouch label - FilmArray¿ ME Panel v1.4 LOT SN CE 0086 IVD Product Usage: The FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with FilmArray systems.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | ME Panel Kit Lot No. ME Pouch Lot. No. Kit Expiration Date 580818 892018 4…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. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0446-2019%22
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