Recalls / —
—#211654
Product
BD PCR Cartridges used with MAX System. Model Number: 437519
- FDA product code
- NJR — Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay System, Group B Streptococcus, Direct Specimen Test
- Device class
- Class 1
- Medical specialty
- Microbiology
- 510(k) numbers
- K111860
- Affected lot / code info
- Model Number: 437519. UDI Numbers: (01)30382904375196(17)261205(10)4323345, (01)30382904375196(17)261129(10)4317725, (01)30382904375196(17)261122(10)4309022, (01)30382904375196(17)261115(10)4302135, (01)30382904375196(17)261111(10)4296086, (01)30382904375196(17)261104(10)4289593, (01)30382904375196(17)261029(10)4281532, (01)30382904375196(17)261021(10)4275828, (01)30382904375196(17)261014(10)4268747, (01)30382904375196(17)261007(10)4254714, (01)30382904375196(17)260930(10)4254710, (01)30382904375196(17)260923(10)4247089, (01)30382904375196(17)260913(10)4239079, (01)30382904375196(17)260909(10)4233297, (01)30382904375196(17)260902(10)4225364, (01)30382904375196(17)260826(10)4204545, (01)30382904375196(17)260805(10)4198065, (01)30382904375196(17)260729(10)4191581, (01)30382904375196(17)260722(10)4185634, (01)30382904375196(17)260716(10)4178328, (01)30382904375196(17)260704(10)4164798, (01)30382904375196(17)260701(10)4164796, (01)30382904375196(17)260701(10)4164792, (01)30382904375196(17)260701(10)4164794, (01)30382904375196(17)260701(10)4164789, (01)30382904375196(17)260624(10)4149773, (01)30382904375196(17)260617(10)4149768, (01)30382904375196(17)260610(10)4143963, (01)30382904375196(17)260605(10)4142324, (01)30382904375196(17)260604(10)4136790, (01)30382904375196(17)260528(10)4130663,(01)30382904375196(17)260527(10)4130589, (01)30382904375196(17)260520(10)4121669, (01)30382904375196(17)260517(10)4117376, (01)30382904375196(17)260513(10)4114952, (01)30382904375196(17)260506(10)4107497, (01)30382904375196(17)260429(10)4100041, (01)30382904375196(17)260422(10)4093507.
Why it was recalled
Potential for signal drift in specific lots of BD PCR Cartridges.
Root cause (FDA determination)
Under Investigation by firm
Action the firm took
BD notified consignees via email and mail on about 12/19/2024 with a letter titled, URGENT: Medical Device Product Correction. Consignees were informed regarding when they can and cannot use the affected BD PCR Cartridges. They were instructed to inspect inventory for affected cartridges, ensure the recall notification is read and understood by all affected personnel, to provide the notification to all affected personnel and customers if further distributed, to complete and return the Customer Response Form, and to report any adverse events associated with the affected units. Distributors were provided the same information and instructions, but were also instructed to provide a copy of the letter to their customers.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Address
- 7 Loveton Cir, Sparks, Maryland 21152-9212
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Columbia, Brazil, Philippines, Argentina, New , Zealand, Uruguay, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Belgium, Vietnam, Macao.
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2024-12-19
- Posted by FDA
- 2025-01-21
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #211654. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.