FDA Recall Terminated

BD Phoenix" ID/AST Panels, Item # PMIC/ID-107, Catalog number 448607, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA (800) 638-8663***

Recall: Z-0366-2011 · Initiated May 14, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0366-2011
Event Number
57001
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co. BD Diagnostic Systems
FEI Number
1119779
Product Code
LON
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
May 14, 2010
Posted
November 15, 2010
Terminated
November 29, 2010
Address
7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD, 21152-0999

Description

BD Phoenix" ID/AST Panels, Item # PMIC/ID-107, Catalog number 448607, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA (800) 638-8663***

Reason

The diagnostic reagent packaging may not be completely sealed, which may cause substrate degradation, and produce incorrect test results, including false positive and false negative results.

Action

BD Diagnostic Systems issued an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated May 2010 to direct accounts, identifying the affected product, potential impact, and actions to be taken by the customer. Accounts were requested to respond by returning the enclosed reply form indicating the number of replacements needed for the affected product to be discarded. For assistance iwth replacements, contact BD Customer Service at 800 675-0908. For other inquiries, contact BD Technical Services at 1 800-638-8663.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution: To direct accounts in CA, MD, NJ, PA. and WI.

Quantity

1675 units