FDA Clears BioFire’s FilmArray Torch for Use With 3 More Panels

BioMérieux subsidiary BioFire Diagnostics has garnered FDA clearance for its FilmArray Torch for use in conjunction with the FilmArray blood culture identification panel, gastrointestinal panel, and meningitis/encephalitis panel.

Additionally, the system received the CE Mark.

The PCR system offers up to “six times more sample throughput per square foot of benchtop space,” according to the company.

The system was previously FDA cleared for use with the FilmArray respiratory panel in February. — Anisa Jibrell