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BD Phoenix PMIC-108 Panels, Catalog number 448418, labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Spa

FDA device recall Z-0570-2013 · posted 2012-12-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for recall
An antibiotic susceptibility test kit may produce false intermediate or false resistant results with clinically significant bacteria.
Action taken
The firm, BD, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated November 2012 via the telephone and fax to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and discard any remaining packages for replacement and to complete and return the Acknowledgement Receipt Form, whether or not you have any inventory remaining, via fax to: BD Regulatory Compliance at 410-316-4258. BD will issue replacements for the discarded materials. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements please contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, please contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LON
Quantity affected
12,250 tests
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, CA, KY, OK, RI, WI, and WY.
Date initiated
2012-11-06
Date posted
2012-12-19
Date terminated
2013-01-09
Location
Sparks, MD

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