FilmArray BCID Panel (Blood Culture Identification Panel), Catalog numbers RFIT-ASY-0126 (30 test kit) and RFIT-ASY-0127 (6 test kit), when used with all lots of BD BACTEC Blood Culture Bottles, Catalog numbers 442020, 442021, 442023, 442192, 442265, 442194, 442022, 442193, 442260, and 442191.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All lot numbers are involved. UDI: 00815381020086 (RFIT-ASY-0126), 00815381020093 (RFIT-ASY-0127). The expiration dates of the BD BACTEC Blood Culture Bottles are 9/30/2018 and beyond.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Reason for Recall:
There is an increased risk of false positive Proteus results when the product is used with specific types of BD BACTEC blood culture bottles.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

FilmArray BCID Panel (Blood Culture Identification Panel), Catalog numbers RFIT-ASY-0126 (30 test kit) and RFIT-ASY-0127 (6 test kit), when used with all lots of BD BACTEC Blood Culture Bottles, Catalog numbers 442020, 442021, 442023, 442192, 442265, 442194, 442022, 442193, 442260, and 442191.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All lot numbers are involved. UDI: 00815381020086 (RFIT-ASY-0126), 00815381020093 (RFIT-ASY-0127). The expiration dates of the BD BACTEC Blood Culture Bottles are 9/30/2018 and beyond.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1513-2018

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