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BD FACSCount Controls Kit, An Automated Differential Cell Counter, Model/Catalog Number: P/N: 340166, Product is manufac

FDA device recall Z-1007-2010 · posted 2010-04-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
BD Biosciences, Systems & Reagents
Reason for recall
The product is mislabeled, in that, zero/low controls were mislabeled as medium/high, and the medium/high controls were labeled zero/low.
Action taken
On 1/29/09, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via Important Product Information letters identifying the affected product and explaining the reason for the recall. Customers who experienced error codes with the affected product were to contact their local BD Biosciences representative or distributor to receive replacement BD FACSCount controls.
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKZ
Quantity affected
17 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- Including states of WA, MO, NV, CA, NY, PA, AL, and OR.
Date initiated
2009-01-29
Date posted
2010-04-16
Date terminated
2011-03-08
Location
San Jose, CA

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