Becton Dickinson & Co. Kit BD Max Enteric Viral Panel RUO; Catalog # 443715 Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The foil bags containing extraction tubes for BD MAX" Reagent products may not been sealed properly.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

1. Thoroughly inspect all foil bags prior to use. If any of the foil bags in your inventory contain holes, dispose of the product and note the quantity in the attached Customer Response Form in order to request replacement. 2. Even if you do not have inventory of the product listed, complete the attached Customer Response Form and return to the BD contact noted on the form so that BD may acknowledge your receipt of this notification. 3. Share this Advisory Letter with all users of the BD MAX instrument within your facility to ensure awareness. 4. Report any adverse health consequences experienced with the use of this product to BD. Events may also be reported to the FDAs MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. Web: MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch Phone: 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) Mail: MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787 BD Customer/Technical Support, 800-638-8663 Monday Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm (EST) in the United States. For customers outside the US, contact your local BD representative or distributor.

Distribution

As reported by FDA

AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, PR