Reported Dec 9, 2020 · Terminated

The Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test is a molecular in vitro diagnostic test that is based on widely used…

Biomeme, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Biomeme, Inc. · 1015 Chestnut St · Philadelphia, PA · 19107-4316

Is this the product you have?

  • The Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test is a molecular in vitro diagnostic test that is based on widely used nucleic acid amplification technology. The Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test contains primers and probes and internal controls used in RT-PCR for the in vitro qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in upper respiratory specimens. The Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test utilizes Biomemes M1 Sample Prep Cartridge for RNA extraction, Biomemes SARS-CoV-2 Go-Strips assay, and Biomemes portable Franklin" Real-Time qPCR Thermocycler. Franklins companion mobile app, Biomeme Go, scans tests, runs PCR experiments online or offline, and is used to quickly interpret your test results while conveniently syncing data to the Biomeme Cloud
  • Biomeme1000013 (Android Smartphone
  • w/ Biomeme Go Mobile App) and Biomeme1000012 (Rugged Android Smartphone w/ Biomeme Go Mobile App) are controller for Biomeme Franklin thermocycler
Lot codes and dates
  • Revision 2020-03-24
Amount recalled
105

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The firm has become aware of nine reports by a single customer that the software made false positive calls. The investigation determined that the root cause is the higher than expected amber-to-red co-excitation in the assay.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jan 25, 2021 · Data as of Sep 19, 7:40 PM UTC

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