medical Class III Updated 2021-02-10

Biomeme, Inc. recalls Nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic devices for the detec

Recalled Product

Nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic devices for the detection of 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and/or diagnosis of 2019-nCoV infection in human clinical specimens. The RT-PCR test runs on a Franklin Real-Time PCR Thermocycler Device (Reference/Catalog Number 1000003,1000018) with the Software Controller version 6.4.3. The cycler has a "baseboard" unit with firmware and associated software component that control motorized movements of the optical filter carriage used for PCR detection.


Hazard / Issue

Users cannot complete testing due to a sign-error in the software component that controls the filter movement and results in an instrument failure and assay failure before results are generated.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: FL, TX, IN, KY, OH, NY, CA, PA, MD
Lot/Code Info: Device Reference/Catalog Number (Black) - 1000003, (white) - 1000018. Software version 6.4.3 EUA - Emergency Use Authorization
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