FDA Recall
Terminated
BD Shigella poly Group D Antiserum S. sonnei; types I,II, packaged in 3 mL vials, Catalog #24103, and labeled in part. Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152 USA. Used to confirm the identification of isolates that are morphologically and biochemically identified as Shigella species.
Recall: Z-1149-2010
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Initiated January 25, 2010
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1149-2010
- Event Number
- 54374
- Firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- FEI Number
- 1119779
- Product Code
- LIA
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Initiated
- January 25, 2010
- Posted
- March 16, 2010
- Terminated
- May 21, 2010
- Address
- 7 Loveton Cir, Sparks, MD, 21152-9212
Description
BD Shigella poly Group D Antiserum S. sonnei; types I,II, packaged in 3 mL vials, Catalog #24103, and labeled in part. Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152 USA. Used to confirm the identification of isolates that are morphologically and biochemically identified as Shigella species.
Reason
In vitro diagnostic test reagent may exhibit decreased reactivity.
Action
BD Diagnostic Systems issued an "Urgent Product Recall" notification dated January 2010. Consignees were advised to discontinue use of the affected product and discard for replacement or credit. For further information, contact BD Diagnostic Systems, Customer Service at 1-800-675-0908.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Quantity
1096 units