FDA Recall Terminated

BBL DrySlide Oxidase Kit, catalog number 231746 Product Usage: Presumptive diagnostic aid for gram-negative bacteria.

Recall: Z-1423-2013 · Initiated April 12, 0013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1423-2013
Event Number
65089
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co. BD Diagnostic Systems
FEI Number
1119779
Product Code
JTO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
April 12, 0013
Posted
May 29, 2013
Terminated
September 28, 2013
Address
7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD, 21152-0999

Description

BBL DrySlide Oxidase Kit, catalog number 231746 Product Usage: Presumptive diagnostic aid for gram-negative bacteria.

Reason

In-vitro diagnostic agents were placed into incorrect packaging for distribution to microbiological laboratories.

Action

BD Diagnostic Systems sent an Urgent Product Recall" letter dated April 2013 to all affected consignees and end users. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The notice instructed consignees and end users to discontinue use of the products, discard remaining products, and return a completed response form. Consignees were requested to provide contact information for end users who received recalled product in distribution, to allow for recall notice. The letter included instructions to report injuries and/or illnesses to Medwatch, and address recall inquiries to BD Technical Services at 1-800-638-8663.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and tthe countries of Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Quantity

610 total test kits (PYR and Oxidase)