BD FACS Universal Loader (Optional) to the BD FACSLyric Clinical System, Model 662879 (Universal Loader), Rx Only. The firm name on the label is Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences, San Jose, CA. The Loader offers various settings to resuspend and mix samples. It can draw from 12 x 75-mm tubes in 30- and 40-tube racks. A barcode reader verifies the ID on tube racks and individual tubes in 30- tube racks. A built-in imaging system provides safety checks, such as verifying the correct rack type and tube layout, and ensures the tubes were loaded correctly.
- Recall Initiated
- May 16, 2018
- Posted
- July 13, 2018
- Terminated
- August 13, 2018
- Recall Number
- Z-2598-2018
- Quantity
- 8 devices
- Firm Location
- San Jose, CA
Reason for Recall
The solenoid plunger tip length is too short resulting in insufficient engagement to the Universal Loader enclosure to lock during use.
Distribution
US Distribution was made to FL, KS, KY, MA, NJ, and SD.
Lot / Code Info
Serial #2662879000001, UDI (01)00382906628794(11)170915(21)Z662879000001; Serial #2662879000002, UDI (01)00382906628794(11)170915(21)Z662879000002; Serial #2662879000003, UDI (01)00382906628794(11)170915(21)Z662879000003; Serial #2662879000004, UDI (01)00382906628794(11)170915(21)Z662879000004; Serial #2662879000009, UDI (01)00382906628794(11)170915(21)Z662879000009; Serial #2662879000010; UDI (01)00382906628794(11 )170915(21)Z662879000010; Serial #2662879000011; UDI (01)00382906628794(11)170915(21)Z662879000011; and Serial #2662879000012, UDI (01)00382906628794(11)170915(21)Z662879000012.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
The firm, BD Life Sciences, produced the "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL-CORRECTION" letter dated 4/6/2018 to its customers during an on-site visit. by the field service engineer made beginning 5/16/2018 to correct the issue. The visits were completed 6/15/2018. If you require further assistance, contact BD Customer/Technical Support BD Customer Support at 877.232.8995 (prompt 2) for instruments in the United States. For customers outside the US, contact your local BD representative or distributor.