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[Recalled] BD BACTEC FX 40 instrument, catalog number 442296, manufactured by BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. The instrument is designed for the rapid detection of bacteria and fungi in clinical specimens. Samp

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Recall details

ProductBD BACTEC FX 40 instrument, catalog number 442296, manufactured by BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. The instrument is designed for the rapid detection of bacteria and fungi in clinical specimens. Samples are drawn from patients and injected directly into BACTEC culture v
Brand / manufacturerBecton Dickinson & Co.
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-0870-2014
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date09 December 2013

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Improperly functioning component of a diagnostic medical device may cause false negative results in clinical specimens.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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