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Class 3 Device Recall BD FMC7 FITC |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
December 14, 2015 |
Date Posted |
January 11, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 31, 2016 |
Recall Number |
Z-0628-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
72885 |
Product Classification |
Reagents,specific,analyte - Product Code MVU
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Product |
FMC7 FITC, Catalog No. 340918 Analyte Specific Reagent. |
Code Information |
Lot No. 4162520, 4206855, 4267919, 4276818, 4309977, 5009530, 5036624, 5085573, 5182818 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences 2350 Qume Dr San Jose CA 95131-1812
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For Additional Information Contact |
408-954-6307
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has determined that the FMC7 FITC (ASR) is exhibiting functional degradation. The functional degradation has the effect of reducing the percent positive from 100% down to approximately 87%.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Under Investigation by firm |
Action |
BD Biosciences sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated December 2015, to all affected customers to inform them that Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has determined that the FMC7 FITC (ASR) is exhibiting functional degradation. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to return the Tracking/Verification form to BD Biosciences. Customers are instructed to contact BD Customer Support at (877) 232-8995 (prompt 3, 3) in the US. Customers outside of the US are instructed to contact their local BD Biosciences or distributor. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1,388 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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