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BD Phoenix ID/AST panels, catalog numbers 448007, 448008, 448400, 448452, 448459, 448600, and 448708, packaged in carton

FDA device recall Z-0268-05 · posted 2004-11-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for recall
The foil pouch containing an in vitro diagnostic test kit for bacteria identification in patient samples may be defective and cause incorrect patient results.
Action taken
BD Diagnostic Systems notified end users by letter dated October 2004. The firm''s sales representatives delivered the letters initially on 10/29/04. The letter advises end users to examine identified lots for defects using a diagram provided with the notification and discard any suspect product for replacement. A response form is included with the notification.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LON
Distribution
Product was sold to direct accounts nationwide and to the firm''s affiliate distributors worldwide.
Date initiated
2004-10-29
Date posted
2004-11-30
Date terminated
2005-01-31
Location
Sparks, MD

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