Z-1662-2013 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. — Sparks, MD

FDA device recall Z-1662-2013 was initiated by Becton Dickinson & Co. on May 31, 2013 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: Electrical power module installed on some in vitro diagnostic instruments does not meet industry standards as labeled. The recall status is terminated (terminated Aug 19, 2013). Affected quantity: 71 instruments.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Jul 10, 2013
Initiation Date
May 31, 2013
Termination Date
Aug 19, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
71 instruments

Product Description

BD MAX Instrument, catalog #441916 Product Usage: The BD MAX System, used in conjunction with the appropriate extraction kits and reagents is capable of automated amplification and detection of target nucleic acid sequences for use in clinical, industrial, and research settings.

Reason for Recall

Electrical power module installed on some in vitro diagnostic instruments does not meet industry standards as labeled.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and in the countries of: Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Australia, Europe, and Chile.

Code Information

Serial Numbers: CT0173 to CT0249, CT0253 to CT0260, CT0262, CT0263, CT0265, CT0269, and CT0272

Source

Dataset
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FDA record
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