ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0312-2019 ยท PQA Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System

Becton Dickinson & Co.

BD Max Instrument Reader Spare Part, Catalog Number 8090369/443364, 44336409 (Repaired Reader spare part) - Product Usage: The BD MAX System, used in conjunction with appropriate extraction kits and reagents, is capable of automated extraction and purification of nucleic acids from multiple specimen types. The BD MAX System is also capable of automated amplification and detection of target nuclei

DateSep 24, 2018
StatusTerminated
ReasonA trend for false positive Candida glabrata results has been confirmed. The discrepant results impact the Candida glabrata target only, when in the presence of a Trichomonas vaginalis true positive.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionUrgent Medical Device Product Recall notification letters dated 9/24/18 were sent to customers.
Quantity23
DistributionWorldwide distribution - US nationwide in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico. Countries of Spain, Germany, France, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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