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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BD BACTEC FX 40 instrument, catalog number 442296, manufactured by BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. The instrument is designed for the rapid detection of bacteria and fungi in clinical specimens. Samples are drawn from patients and injected directly into BACTEC culture vials, which are placed into the instrument for incubation and testing.

Reported: February 5, 2014 Initiated: December 9, 2013 #Z-0870-2014

Product Description

BD BACTEC FX 40 instrument, catalog number 442296, manufactured by BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. The instrument is designed for the rapid detection of bacteria and fungi in clinical specimens. Samples are drawn from patients and injected directly into BACTEC culture vials, which are placed into the instrument for incubation and testing.

Reason for Recall

Improperly functioning component of a diagnostic medical device may cause false negative results in clinical specimens.

Details

Recalling Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Units Affected
2 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to IN, AU, CN, AR, BE, PE, KR, BR, CO, SG, TH, BN, HK, JP, and CA.
Location
Sparks, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD BACTEC FX 40 instrument, catalog number 442296, manufactured by BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. The instrument is designed for the rapid detection of bacteria and fungi in clinical specimens. Samples are drawn from patients and injected directly into BACTEC culture vials, which are placed into the instrument for incubation and testing.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 2 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Improperly functioning component of a diagnostic medical device may cause false negative results in clinical specimens.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0870-2014.