FDA Recall Terminated

BD Phoenix" Panel NMIC/ID-123, Catalog # 448723, packaged 25 panels/carton, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA (800) 638-8663*** The BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System is intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of clinically significant bacteria. The Phoenix system provides results for most aerobic and facultative anaerobic Gram negative bacteria of human origin with the use of the NMIC/ID-123 panel type.

Recall: Z-1847-2011 · Initiated February 28, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1847-2011
Event Number
58066
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co. BD Diagnostic Systems
FEI Number
1119779
Product Code
LON
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
February 28, 2011
Posted
March 30, 2011
Terminated
January 30, 2013
Address
7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD, 21152-0999

Description

BD Phoenix" Panel NMIC/ID-123, Catalog # 448723, packaged 25 panels/carton, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA (800) 638-8663*** The BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System is intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of clinically significant bacteria. The Phoenix system provides results for most aerobic and facultative anaerobic Gram negative bacteria of human origin with the use of the NMIC/ID-123 panel type.

Reason

In vitro diagnostic test kit is defective and may cause false positive or false negative results.

Action

BD Diagnostics Systems sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated February 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinsue use of the affected product and discard any remaining packages. BD would issue replacements for the discarded material. Customers were instructed to complete the attached form whether or not they had any inventory remaining so that the firm may acknowledge receipt of this notification. Complete and fax the form to BD Regulatory Compliance to 410-316-4258. For further assistance contact BD Customer Service at 1-800-675-0908. For other inquiries, contact BD Technical Services at 1-800-638-8663.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, FL, GA, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, TX, WA, WI, and WY and the countries of The product was distributed to medical facilities nationwide and to foreign consignees in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.

Quantity

377 cartons