BBL (tm) MGIT (tm) Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube, part # 245122, packaged in 100 ct cartons and labeled in part Product Usage: The Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube supplemented with Bactec MGIT Growth Supplement and BBL MGIT PANTA antibiotic mixture is intended for the detection and recovery of mycobacteria using the BACTEC MGIT 960 and BACTEC MGIT 320 Systems. Acceptable specimen types are digested and decontaminated clinical specimens (except urine), and sterile body fluids (except blood).
FDA Recall Z-0028-2014 · Posted 2013-10-19
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Recalling FirmBecton Dickinson & Co.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMDB
Date Initiated2013-09-09
Date Terminated2013-10-29
Product Quantity187,000 tubes
Reason for Recall
An in-vitro diagnostic reagent may be labeled with an incorrect barcode, which when scanned on associated diagnostic instrument may cause a false negative result.
Firm Action
BD sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 2013 to customers identified as microbiology lab managers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter advised that referenced lot numbers may contain an overlabel barcode that may begin to lift, exposing the original incorrect barcode pictured in the notification. Customers were instructed to complete the attached form and fax to Regulatory Compliance 410-316-4258. For further assistance regarding replacements contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908 and all other inquiries contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Distribution Pattern
USA Nationwide Disatribution in the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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