BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 340334), used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood. BD Trucount tubes are designed for use with in vitro diagnostic products such as BD Tritest reagents, and a suitably equipped flow cytometer. BD Trucount tubes can be used with the BD FACS Loader.

    Recall: Z-0171-2023 · Initiated October 3, 2022

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0171-2023
    Event Number
    90866
    Firm
    Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
    FEI Number
    2916837
    Product Code
    GKZ
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Under Investigation by firm
    Initiated
    October 3, 2022
    Posted
    November 3, 2022
    Address
    2350 Qume Dr, San Jose, CA, 95131-1812

    Description

    BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 340334), used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood. BD Trucount tubes are designed for use with in vitro diagnostic products such as BD Tritest reagents, and a suitably equipped flow cytometer. BD Trucount tubes can be used with the BD FACS Loader.

    Reason

    Due to partial label detachment on tubes. This can cause tubes to become stuck together in the pouch or cause automation errors when used with the automated loader for the wash assistant. Firm root cause investigation confirmed that label detachment is due to an adhesive change by a tier 2 supplier.

    Action

    On 10/03/2022, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" Letter via FedEx tracked letters and emails informing customers, through internal investigations, the labels applied to the BD Trucount tubes are becoming detached due to an adhesive change made at a supplier. Customers are instructed to: 1. Immediately review their inventory for the specific catalog and lot numbers. 2. For any tubes where label detachment is observed, BD recommends that the clinician remove the label from the tube and, using a permanent marker, record the tube lot number as well as any other relevant information directly on the tube. Removal of the label prevents it from interfering with any auto-loading sample preparation and analysis systems, as well as from sticking to other tubes. For questions, contact North American Regional Complaint Center at: Phone: 1-844-8BD-LIFE (1-844-823-5433), Say "Recall" when prompted Mon-Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT or Email: [email protected]

    Distribution

    U.S.: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI O.U.S.: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Paraguay, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Uruguay

    Quantity

    52,570 tubes (corrected on 11/04/2022)