FDA Recall Open, Classified

BD PCR Cartridges used with MAX System. Model Number: 437519

Recall: Z-1004-2025 · Initiated December 19, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1004-2025
Event Number
95963
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
FEI Number
1119779
Product Code
NJR
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
December 19, 2024
Posted
January 21, 2025
Address
7 Loveton Cir, Sparks, MD, 21152-9212

Description

BD PCR Cartridges used with MAX System. Model Number: 437519

Reason

Potential for signal drift in specific lots of BD PCR Cartridges.

Action

BD notified consignees via email and mail on about 12/19/2024 with a letter titled, URGENT: Medical Device Product Correction. Consignees were informed regarding when they can and cannot use the affected BD PCR Cartridges. They were instructed to inspect inventory for affected cartridges, ensure the recall notification is read and understood by all affected personnel, to provide the notification to all affected personnel and customers if further distributed, to complete and return the Customer Response Form, and to report any adverse events associated with the affected units. Distributors were provided the same information and instructions, but were also instructed to provide a copy of the letter to their customers.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Columbia, Brazil, Philippines, Argentina, New , Zealand, Uruguay, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Belgium, Vietnam, Macao.

Quantity

516,435 units