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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

BD FACSDuet Premium Sample Preparation System, REF: 666340, 666339; and BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation System (Base), REF: 663128, 662588, used with software V 1.4.1. Intended use: to prepare human specimens to be analyzed.

Reported: October 9, 2024 Initiated: August 12, 2024 #Z-0009-2025

Product Description

BD FACSDuet Premium Sample Preparation System, REF: 666340, 666339; and BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation System (Base), REF: 663128, 662588, used with software V 1.4.1. Intended use: to prepare human specimens to be analyzed.

Reason for Recall

Sample preparation system with software may cause: 1) Multidispense feature enabled with 2-tube assay: Specimen volume dispensed into tube1 at least 3% higher than volume in tube2, or 2) Absolute counts calculated using Trucount Tubes: increased volume in tube1 may result in 20% higher absolute counts in tube 1 than tube 2; could result in additional blood collection, delayed results/patient therapy.

Details

Units Affected
130
Distribution
US: NJ, UT, WI, TX, ID, AK, MN, MA, MD, TN, MI, CA, VA OUS: Ireland, Austria, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Canada, France, Spain, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey, Brazil, Colombia, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Switzerland, Costa Rica, China, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Jordan, India
Location
Milpitas, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD FACSDuet Premium Sample Preparation System, REF: 666340, 666339; and BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation System (Base), REF: 663128, 662588, used with software V 1.4.1. Intended use: to prepare human specimens to be analyzed.. Recalled by Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences. Units affected: 130.
Why was this product recalled?
Sample preparation system with software may cause: 1) Multidispense feature enabled with 2-tube assay: Specimen volume dispensed into tube1 at least 3% higher than volume in tube2, or 2) Absolute counts calculated using Trucount Tubes: increased volume in tube1 may result in 20% higher absolute counts in tube 1 than tube 2; could result in additional blood collection, delayed results/patient therapy.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 9, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0009-2025.