Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

-Outer Kit Box (P/N RFIT-LBL-0140) - FilmArray¿ Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel Recalled by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC Due to Firm identified an issue in the manufacturing process...

Date: September 10, 2018
Company: BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact BioFire Diagnostics, LLC directly.

Affected Products

-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.

Quantity: 1350 pouches

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC has 40 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report