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FDA Device recall Z-2295-2020

FilmArray BCID Panel, RFIT-ASY-0126, 30, Rx Only, CE, IVD, UDI: 00815381020086 used with the following BACT/ALERT Blood Culture Bottle Cata…

On 2020-06-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of FilmArray BCID Panel, RFIT-ASY-0126, 30, Rx Only, CE, IVD, UDI: 00815381020086 used with the following BACT/ALERT Blood Culture Bottle Cata… by Biofire Diagnostics, citing there is an increased risk of false positive Proteus results when using the Film Array Blood Culture Identification Panel (BCID) in vitro diagnostic test of blood cultures used in….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2295-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-01-22
Published2020-06-17
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyBiofire Diagnostics
DistributionUS

Product

FilmArray BCID Panel, RFIT-ASY-0126, 30, Rx Only, CE, IVD, UDI: 00815381020086 used with the following BACT/ALERT Blood Culture Bottle Catalog No./Description: 410851/BACT/ALERT¿ FA Plus 410852/BACT/ALERT¿ FN Plus 410853/BACT/ALERT¿ PF Plus 259790/BACT/ALERT¿ SN Product Usage: is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with FilmArray systems.

Reason

There is an increased risk of false positive Proteus results when using the Film Array Blood Culture Identification Panel (BCID) in vitro diagnostic test of blood cultures used in conjunction with specific media types. False positive Proteus results from this test may lead to patients receiving improper antibiotic treatment until culture results are available (within 24-48 hours).

Identifiers

code_infoAll lots of BioFire BCID Panel used with BACT/ALERT¿ blood culture bottles with expiration dates of September 19, 2020 and beyond.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2295-2020%22

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