| Catalog Number |
256040 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
False Negative Result (1225)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/25/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary:
introduction:
material #: 256040
batch #: 5293908
defect: the customer reported that they received false negative results.The veritor test produced a negative result, while subsequent testing of the same patient using a strepaim test kit yielded a positive result.Investigational testing / review:
bd quality performs a systematic approach to investigate all complaints.This approach involves review of manufacturing batch history records, retention sample testing if applicable, and visual inspection of customer returned samples if applicable.Retain sample testing was performed on the batch number provided.The results were acceptable.The reported issue was not able to be replicated.Batch history review:
batch history record (bhr) review was performed on the batch number provided.The results were acceptable and no relevant issues were found.Returned material analysis:
there were return samples received and functionally tested.All results are passing and acceptable.The reported issue cannot be confirmed.Complaint history review:
a trend analysis for false negative was conducted, no adverse trend was identified.Conclusion:
the reported issue was unable to be confirmed.There were no corrective actions taken at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported while using the bd veritor¿ system for rapid detection of group a strep clia-waived kit, a negative result for group a strep was obtained on one (1) patient test cartridge from a veritor analyzer.The customer then tested the patient using the strepaim test kit, which provided a positive result for group a strep.A second specimen was also collected from the patient for repeat testing on a veritor analyzer.The patient was symptomatic and treated based on their clinical presentation.There were no health impact or consequences reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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