Events

Recall of BD ProbeTec" CT/GC/AC Reagent Pack

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Becton Dickinson & Co..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    58875
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2658-2011
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-06-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-06-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=100457
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    DNA probe, nucleic acid amplification, chlamydia - Product Code MKZ
  • Reason
    In vitro diagnostic reagent packs may be underfilled and contribute to invalid quality control testing or false positive patient results.
  • Action
    BD Diagnostic Systems sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated September 2010 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the product and discard any remaining product. BD will replace any discarded products. Additionally, customers were requested to complete and return an attached form whether or not they have any inventory remaining, to confirm receipt of the notification. The letter instructed the customers to fax the completed form to: Attention: Regulatory Compliance at 410-316-4258. For assistance regarding replacements, contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. All other inquiries should contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.

Device

BD ProbeTec" CT/GC/AC Reagent Pack
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 0158908 exp May 31, 2011 and Lot 0158969 exp May 31, 2011
  • Product Classification
    Immunology and Microbiology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, OH, PA, RI, TX, and WA and the countries of Australia, Canada, Europe, and Japan.
  • Product Description
    BD ProbeTec" CT/GC/AC Reagent Pack, catalog #440450, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152*** || The BD ProbeTec" ET Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Amplified DNA Assays, when tested with the BD ProbeTec ET System, use Strand Displacement Amplification (SDA) technology for the direct, qualitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA in endocervical swabs, male urethral swabs, and in female and male urine specimens as evidence of infection with C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae, or of co-infection with both C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae. Specimens may be from symptomatic or asymptomatic females and males. A separate Amplification Control is an option for inhibition testing (BD ProbeTec ET CT/GC/AC Reagent Pack). The BD ProbeTec ET CT/GC assays may be performed using either the BD ProbeTec ET System or a combination of the BD ProbeTec ET System and BD Viper" instrument.
  • Manufacturer
    Becton Dickinson & Co.

Manufacturer

Becton Dickinson & Co.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Becton Dickinson & Co., BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks MD 21152-0999
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Source
    USFDA