Biofire Defense: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-2644-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

JBAIDS Instrument System Software version 3.5.0.72. The JBAIDS instrument is a portable thermocycler and real-time fluorimeter capable of simultaneous and rapid identification of multiple biological warfare and clinical pathogens from a variety of biological specimens. The software and instrument provides an integrated environment for performing the required functions to control JBAIDS instruments and to perform PCR tests and analysis.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: August 13, 2014

Date Posted: September 24, 2014

Recall Number: Z-2644-2014

Event ID: 69032

Reason for Recall:

BioFire Defense, LLC is initiating a field action for JBAIDS Software version 3.5.0.72 because the wrong version software may have been installed.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 43 Units w/ laptops

Code Information:

Model Number(s): JRPD-SFW-0001

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed USA (nationwide) and Guam.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated