Recall Z-3219-2011
Becton Dickinson & Co. · initiated May 24, 2011
Product
BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit RNA-3, Catalog Number 437506. Kit contains 24/2D barcode sample preparation reagent tubes. The BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit is used with the BD MAX System to extract RNA from viruses which maybe present in clinical specimens. Purified RNA obtained with the BD MAX System or another commercially available system for reverse transcription followed by nucleic acid amplification and detection. The BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit has not been validated for use with any specific analytical test method. The BD MAX DNA extraction kit is used with the BD MAX System to extract DNA from Gram-negative bacteria and viruses, which may be present in clinical specimens.
Codes / lots: Lot numbers 103551, 110071, 110381, 110382, 110383, 110841, 110842, 110901, 110902
Reason for recall
Sample results maybe switched between time it was scanned with handheld barcode reader and time it was placed in the sample rack, associating sample results to wrong patient.
FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action taken
BD Diagnostic Systems sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the products, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. The letter advised customers to discontinue use of the Sample Preparation Reagent tubes in the referenced kits and discard any remaining products. Customers were requested to complete an attached reply form to acknowledge their receipt of the notification and fax it to (410) 316-4258. For further assistance regarding replacements contact BD Customer Service Dept. 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, contact BD Technical Services Dept. 1-800-638-8663.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-3219-2011
- Initiated
- May 24, 2011
- Posted by FDA
- September 16, 2011
- Terminated
- October 12, 2011
- Product code
- NQX – System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Direct Specimen
- Quantity
- 138 kits
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, KY, MD, MI, NC, NY, TX, and WI and the country Belgium.
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co., Sparks, MD
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-3216-2011 | BD MAX DNA Extraction Kit DNA-1 (Urine/Plasma) Catalog Number 437501. Kit contains 24/2D…Sample results maybe switched between time it was scanned with handheld barcode reader and time it was… | 05/24/2011Terminated |
| Z-3217-2011 | BD MAX DNA Extraction Kit DNA-2 (Whole Blood) Catalog Number 437502. Kit contains 24/2D…Sample results maybe switched between time it was scanned with handheld barcode reader and time it was… | 05/24/2011Terminated |
| Z-3218-2011 | BD MAX DNA Extraction Kit DNA-3 (Swabs in Transport Medium/UTM), Catalog Number 437503.…Sample results maybe switched between time it was scanned with handheld barcode reader and time it was… | 05/24/2011Terminated |
| Z-3220-2011 | BD MAX GBS Catalog Number 441772 For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, For use with the BD MAX…Medical device bar code reader does not function as intended and could result in associating clinical test… | 05/24/2011Terminated |