Recall Z-0969-2010

Becton Dickinson & Co. · initiated September 18, 2009

Terminated

Product

BD Probetec" ET CT/GC Endocervical Specimen Collection and Dry Transport System-Pink Cap, Catalog number 440476, packed in shelfpack unit of 100 swabs.

Codes / lots: Lot 7016132, Exp date 01/17/09.

Reason for recall

Product was shipped beyond its expiration date.

FDA-determined cause: Employee error

Action taken

The recalling firm notified end users by letter flagged as "Urgent Product Recall" on 09/18/09. The notification advised that the referenced lot number had been correctly labeled with expiration date but had been shipped after the labeled date. End users were instructed to discontinue use discard product for replacement and return enclosed response form. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements, please contact SD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, please contact SD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.

Details

Recall number
Z-0969-2010
Initiated
September 18, 2009
Posted by FDA
March 3, 2010
Terminated
March 24, 2010
Product code
MKZ – Dna Probe, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Chlamydia
Quantity
242 packs
Distribution
The product was sold for distribution to clinical laboratories nationwide and to the firm's international affiliate in Australia.
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co., Sparks, MD

Official FDA recall record