FilmArray® NGDS Warrior Panel Recall
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Health Canada recalls FilmArray® NGDS Warrior Panel due to potential reduction in sensitivity to the 2026 Bundibugyo outbreak strain, which could result in false negative Orthoebolavirus SPP. results.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 5, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Testing has identified a potential reduction in sensitivity to the 2026 Bundibugyo outbreak strain which could result in Orthoebolavirus SPP. 'not detected' results when testing on the FilmArray® NGDS Warrior Panel.
Which Products Are Affected
FilmArray® NGDS Warrior Panel (model/catalogue number DFA2-ASY-0012) with the following lot or serial numbers: 325425D, 324725D, 325925D, 306626D, 324325D, 325825D. The recalling company is Biofire Defense Llc, 79 West 4500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84107.
What You Should Do
No specific consumer action steps are provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
A false negative result for Orthoebolavirus SPP. could affect detection of the virus strain.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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