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Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD MAX (tm) (6 channel) Instruments, Catalog number 441916, clinical diagnostic instrumen

FDA device recall Z-0701-2013 · posted 2013-01-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for recall
Clinical diagnostic instrument may exhibit minor defects, which could lead to erroneous test results.
Action taken
Becton Dickinson sent an Urgent Field Corrective Action letter September 18, 2012,by fax. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised that BD Field Service Associates will contact them within 7-10 days of the notification to determine if their instrument is impacted. Customers were requested to return a response form indicating the serial number on their instrument. If customers needed further assistance they were instrycted ti contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663. For questions regarding this recall call 410-316-4054.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
NJR
Quantity affected
86 Instruments
Distribution
USA including CT, FL, IL, KS, MD, MI, MO, NY, PA, RI, TX and WI. Internationally to Canada, Europe and Japan.
Date initiated
2012-09-18
Date posted
2013-01-22
Date terminated
2013-02-04
Location
Sparks, MD

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