FMC7 FITC, Catalog No. 340918 Analyte Specific Reagent.
- Recall Initiated
- December 14, 2015
- Posted
- January 11, 2016
- Terminated
- October 31, 2016
- Recall Number
- Z-0628-2016
- Quantity
- 1,388 units
- Firm Location
- San Jose, CA
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%.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot / Code Info
Lot No. 4162520, 4206855, 4267919, 4276818, 4309977, 5009530, 5036624, 5085573, 5182818
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
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.