Z-0028-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. — Sparks, MD

FDA device recall Z-0028-2014 was initiated by Becton Dickinson & Co. on Sep 9, 2013 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: An in-vitro diagnostic reagent may be labeled with an incorrect barcode, which when scanned on associated diagnostic instrument may cause a false negative result. The recall status is terminated (terminated Oct 29, 2013). Affected quantity: 187,000 tubes.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Oct 30, 2013
Initiation Date
Sep 9, 2013
Termination Date
Oct 29, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
187,000 tubes

Product Description

BBL (tm) MGIT (tm) Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube, part # 245122, packaged in 100 ct cartons and labeled in part Product Usage: The Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube supplemented with Bactec MGIT Growth Supplement and BBL MGIT PANTA antibiotic mixture is intended for the detection and recovery of mycobacteria using the BACTEC MGIT 960 and BACTEC MGIT 320 Systems. Acceptable specimen types are digested and decontaminated clinical specimens (except urine), and sterile body fluids (except blood).

Reason for Recall

An in-vitro diagnostic reagent may be labeled with an incorrect barcode, which when scanned on associated diagnostic instrument may cause a false negative result.

Distribution Pattern

USA Nationwide Disatribution in the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Code Information

Lot Number/ Exp. Date 3070436 September 12, 2014 3042466 August 16, 2014 3053239 August 30, 2014 3053240 August 30, 2014 3061013 September 6, 2014 3061014 September 6, 2014 3070433 September 12, 2014 3070437 September 12 , 2014

Source

Dataset
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