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Directigen (TM) EZ RSV In-Vitro Diagnostic test kit, containing reagents and controls for 30 tests, packaged in papercar

FDA device recall Z-0373-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for recall
Diagnostic test kit may exhibit false positive results.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified consignees by fax, e-mail and letters 12/15/03. The letter advised of the false positive test results and requested end users to discontinue use and discard remaining packages for replacement. Consignees were requested to return response form.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GQG
Quantity affected
600 kits
Distribution
Product was sold to 242 direct account end users nationwide and 2 affiliated distributors in foreign countries.
Date initiated
2003-12-15
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2004-06-21
Location
Sparks, MD

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
BD DIRECTIGEN EZ RSV KIT (K022133)Becton, Dickinson & CO2002-12-10