FDA Recall Terminated

BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA and SPA II) Instrument, Model Number: 334080, Product is manufactured and distributed by BD Biosciences, San Jose, CA The intended use for the BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA and SPA II) is to prepare human whole blood for flow cytometry.

Recall: Z-1620-2011 · Initiated January 3, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1620-2011
Event Number
51208
Firm
BD Biosciences, Systems & Reagents
FEI Number
2916837
Product Code
JQW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 3, 2009
Terminated
March 10, 2011
Address
2350 Qume Dr, San Jose, CA, 95131-1812

Description

BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA and SPA II) Instrument, Model Number: 334080, Product is manufactured and distributed by BD Biosciences, San Jose, CA The intended use for the BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA and SPA II) is to prepare human whole blood for flow cytometry.

Reason

To prevent a needle stick while replacing the probe, the firm has initiated a Field Correction, and issued an improved Users Guide procedure (User Bulletin, Part Number 645050).

Action

The firm, BD Biosciences, sent an information letter dated December 2008 with an enclosed New Probe Replacement Service/User Bulletin, to the customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the attached User Bulletin (Part Number 645050); ensure that their laboratory follows the updated procedure for removing and replacing probe; place the User Bulletin in their BD FACS SPA or SPA II User's Guide; always follow the instructions in User Bulletin to properly remove and replace probe, and complete and return the Effectivity Form via fax to 408-577-1409. Should you have any comments or questions, please contact BD Biosciences at 1-877-232-8995 in the US. Outside the US, contact your regional BD office or field service engineer for assistance.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Hong Kong, Australia, Belgium, Canada, El Salvador, Hong Kong, Japan, and Mexico.

Quantity

70