CLAY ADAMS Dynac III Centrifuge, 120V, Model Number 420104 DYNAC III is a multi-purpose centrifuge, designed for clinica

FDA device recall Z-1069-2010 · posted 2010-03-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Reason for recall

Medical laboratory centrifuge component may have been assembled incorrectly and cause disabling of the safety feature which prevents customers from opening the centrifuge while it is spinning.

Action taken

An "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated August 2009 was sent to the customers. The letter described the affected product, problem and the action to be taken by customers. The customers were advised to discontinue use of the centrifuge for repair or replacement with refurbished unit , provide an Excel file or a list with name, address and telephone number of end-users who were shipped this product from their distribution branches so that BD may inform them of the issue,and return the enclosed response form. For further assistance regarding product replacement and returns contact our Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

JQC

Quantity affected

411 units

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA and Mexico, Phillipines, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Canada and Singapore.

Date initiated

2009-08-17

Date posted

2010-03-11

Date terminated

2010-04-22

Location

Sparks, MD