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 · 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