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WarningRecall #Z-1927-2026Medical Device

Foundation Medicine Recalls Sequencing Agent SEQ0067

Foundation Medicine, Inc. · Class II — Moderate Risk

Hospital operating room medical equipment — representative photo for FDA medical device recall
A hospital operating room with medical equipment (representative file photo). Specific recalled device: see recall details below. Photo: FDA / Public Domain.

Product Description

Sequencing Agent SEQ0067, component of FoundationOne CDx (F1CDx)

Reason for Recall

Possible increase in phasing, potentially resulting in false-positive BARD1 splice site indel artifact variants

FDA Classification

Class II — Moderate Risk

A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of Massachusetts and North Carolina.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.

411 Press Analysis

The FDA classified this recall as Class II, indicating the medical device may cause temporary health problems or poses a slight threat of a serious nature. Foundation Medicine, Inc. initiated the recall on March 20, 2026 affecting 163 units. Possible increase in phasing, potentially resulting in false-positive BARD1 splice site indel artifact variants. The product was distributed in Massachusetts and North Carolina. Consumers should check their purchases and discontinue use of any affected product. Contact Foundation Medicine, Inc. for further instructions.

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