Device recalls

BIOFIRE Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) REF 423742 UDI code: 00815381020529 PCR-based multiplexed nucleic acid test, in vitro diagnostic

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC · Due to increase in false negative results

Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firmZ-2936-2026
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Cfres ID
221164
Product res number
Z-2936-2026
Event date initiated
2026-06-24
Event date posted
2026-08-12
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
99261
Product code
QOF
Product description
BIOFIRE Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) REF 423742 UDI code: 00815381020529 PCR-based multiplexed nucleic acid test, in vitro diagnostic
Code info
Part Number: 423742 UDI-DI code: 00815381020529 Pouch Lot: 3VLB25 Kit Lot: 1872125
Firm FEI number
3002773840
Recalling firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Address 1
515 S Colorow Dr
City
Salt Lake City
State
UT
Postal code
84108-1248
Additional info contact
Customer Support Department 800-682-2666 Ext. 360
Reason for recall
Due to increase in false negative results
Root cause description
Under Investigation by firm
Product quantity
2,370 pouches (79 kits)
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MN, MO, TX, and WI.
Action

On 06/24/2026, an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" Letter was emailed to customers informing them that bioMrieux received complaints of false-negative results associated with BIOFIRE RP2.1 kit lot 1872125 / pouch lot 3VLB25. An internal investigation confirmed the presence of incorrect PCR1 primers in a subset of pouches within BIOFIRE RP2.1 kit lot 1872125 introduced during reagent manufacturing. This field safety notice was issued because the incorrect PCR1 primers will lead to pouch pathogen assay negative results with passing control assays. Customers are instructed to: "Examine your inventory for the lot identified in this field safety notice. "Cease use and discard any remaining product from this lot in your possession. "Confirm the quantity of kits that have been destroyed, previously used, or returned on the attached Acknowledgement of Receipt Form. "If you have further distributed this product, please identify any recipients and notify them at once. "Complete the accompanying Acknowledgement of Receipt Form and return to bioMrieux so that bioMrieux may acknowledge your receipt of this notification. "bioMerieux will be providing pouch credit for affected products. For Questions - contact local Customer Service Representative at (800) 682-2666. For non-urgent inquiries, contact the Technical Support Center by email at biofiresupport@biomerieux.com.

Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Multi-Target Respiratory Specimen Nucleic Acid Test Including Sars-Cov-2 And Other Microbial Agents
Medical specialty description
Microbiology
Regulation number
866.3981
Device class
2
K number
K251742, K241652, K241806, K213954, K233410, K241194, K242526, K243544, K252387, K232954, K252269, K230719, K243400, K241240, K250995, K242353, K233100, K222736, K231758, K252932, K250080, K231481, K243406, K242465, K220963, K241573, K223591, K251978, K242071, K243455, K230956, DEN200031, K250996, K261837
Registration number
3011240982, 3007420875, 2024800, 3010770794, 3016838963, 3004530258, 3003795116, 3014654360, 3005248192, 3014553740, 3002773840, 3006247421, 3002777243, 2243471, 3021140368, 3014515702, 3004141078, 2023365, 3009302820, 1528450, 3011104381, 3004013603, 3009976420, 3008632402, 1119779, 3044563551, 3011057574, 3035381641, 3009613136, 3006028115, 3044741637, 3023999024, 3019837962
FEI number
3011240982, 3007420875, 2024800, 3010770794, 3016838963, 3004530258, 3003795116, 3014654360, 3005248192, 3014553740, 3002773840, 3006247421, 3002777243, 2243471, 3021140368, 3014515702, 3004141078, 2023365, 3009302820, 3011104381, 3004013603, 3009976420, 3008632402, 1119779, 3044563551, 3011057574, 3035381641, 3009613136, 3006028115, 3044741637, 3023999024, 3019837962, 1000122536
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