BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer 256066Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This BD Veritor Plus analyzer, a rapid test reader, has 117 adverse event reports, with 1 injury and no deaths. Many describe wrong results, such as false positives and false negatives. Reports fell from 19 in the prior 12 months to 9 in the last 12 months. 1 recall is open, from January 2022, over overheating risk from unauthorized power adapters.
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- Adverse event reports
- 114
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 114 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382902560661), received between Sep 24, 2020 and Feb 9, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 106 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (41 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Jan 5, 2022Open, Classified
May have the potential to overheat and/or cause fire, the issue can occur when an unauthorized alternative AC power adapter, and not the one provided by BD is used to power the instrument.
Z-0630-2022 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings41
- False Positive Result34
- False Negative Result28
- Fire8
- Non Reproducible Results2
- Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent1
- Patient Data Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions109
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient14
- Test Result3
- Dyspnea1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 114 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
REPORT 2 OF 4. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, A NEGATIVE SARS COVID RESULT FOR ONE (1) PATIENT SAMPLE WAS OBTAINED. HOWEVER, THE USER VISUALLY OBSERVED LINES ON THE TEST CARTRIDGE AND QUESTIONED THE NEGATIVE RESULT INTERPRETING THE LINES AS A POSITIVE RESULT. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THE ACTION OF VISUAL INTERPRETATION OF A TEST CARTRIDGE IS CONSIDERED OFF-LABEL USE OF THE PRODUCT. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24294751 ↗MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
REPORT 4 OF 4. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, A NEGATIVE SARS COVID RESULT FOR ONE (1) PATIENT SAMPLE WAS OBTAINED. HOWEVER, THE USER VISUALLY OBSERVED LINES ON THE TEST CARTRIDGE AND QUESTIONED THE NEGATIVE RESULT INTERPRETING THE LINES AS A POSITIVE RESULT. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THE ACTION OF VISUAL INTERPRETATION OF A TEST CARTRIDGE IS CONSIDERED OFF-LABEL USE OF THE PRODUCT. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24294743 ↗MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
REPORT 1 OF 4. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, A NEGATIVE SARS COVID RESULT FOR ONE (1) PATIENT SAMPLE WAS OBTAINED. HOWEVER, THE USER VISUALLY OBSERVED LINES ON THE TEST CARTRIDGE AND QUESTIONED THE NEGATIVE RESULT INTERPRETING THE LINES AS A POSITIVE RESULT. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THE ACTION OF VISUAL INTERPRETATION OF A TEST CARTRIDGE IS CONSIDERED OFF-LABEL USE OF THE PRODUCT. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24294729 ↗MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
REPORT 3 OF 4. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, A NEGATIVE SARS COVID RESULT FOR ONE (1) PATIENT SAMPLE WAS OBTAINED. HOWEVER, THE USER VISUALLY OBSERVED LINES ON THE TEST CARTRIDGE AND QUESTIONED THE NEGATIVE RESULT INTERPRETING THE LINES AS A POSITIVE RESULT. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THE ACTION OF VISUAL INTERPRETATION OF A TEST CARTRIDGE IS CONSIDERED OFF-LABEL USE OF THE PRODUCT. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24294713 ↗MalfunctionDec 8, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF FALSE POSITIVE FLU A+B PATIENT RESULTS WERE OBTAINED. THE SAME PATIENT SAMPLES WERE RETESTED USING DIFFERENT VERITOR ANALYZERS, WHICH WERE NOTED TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED FROM THE CUSTOMER AFTER SEVERAL FOLLOW UP ATTEMPTS BY BD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23750976 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, A FALSE POSITIVE RESULT WAS OBTAINED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED FROM THE CUSTOMER AFTER SEVERAL FOLLOW UP ATTEMPTS BY BD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23496894 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU B PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED, SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A POSITIVE SARS-COV-2 RESULT. UPON CONFIRMATORY TESTING USING A STANDALONE FLU TEST CARTRIDGE, THE PATIENT SAMPLE WAS NEGATIVE FOR FLU B. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23393597 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU B PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED, SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A POSITIVE SARS-COV-2 RESULT. UPON CONFIRMATORY TESTING USING A STANDALONE FLU TEST CARTRIDGE, THE PATIENT SAMPLE WAS NEGATIVE FOR FLU B. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23393431 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU B PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED, SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A POSITIVE SARS-COV-2 RESULT. UPON CONFIRMATORY TESTING BY USING ANOTHER COMBINATION KIT, THE PATIENT SAMPLE WAS NEGATIVE FOR FLU AND POSITIVE FOR COVID. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23393413 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU B PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED, SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A POSITIVE SARS-COV-2 RESULT. UPON CONFIRMATORY TESTING BY A LAB USING QUAD PCR, THE PATIENT SAMPLE WAS NEGATIVE FOR FLU AND POSITIVE FOR COVID. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23393412 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU B PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED, SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A POSITIVE SARS-COV-2 RESULT. UPON CONFIRMATORY TESTING BY A LAB USING QUAD PCR, THE PATIENT SAMPLE WAS NEGATIVE FOR FLU B AND POSITIVE FOR COVID. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23393410 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU B PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED, SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A POSITIVE SARS-COV-2 RESULT. UPON CONFIRMATORY TESTING BY A LAB USING QUAD PCR, THE PATIENT SAMPLE WAS NEGATIVE FOR FLU AND POSITIVE FOR COVID. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23393409 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) PATIENT SAMPLE RESULTED AS NEGATIVE FOR GROUP A STREP. THE USER QUESTIONED THE NEGATIVE RESULT AS THE PATIENT WAS SYMPTOMATIC AND A LINE WAS VISUALLY OBSERVED ON THE TEST CARTRIDGE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER VISUALLY READING THE TEST CARTRIDGE, IT WAS INSERTED INTO A SECOND VERITOR ANALYZER AND A POSITIVE RESULT FOR GROUP A STREP WAS OBTAINED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22680259 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 5 OF 9. IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332965 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 8 OF 9. IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332457 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 9 OF 9. IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332456 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 6 OF 9 IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332455 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 3 OF 9 IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332454 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 4 OF 9 IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED TAMIFLU; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT NEVER STARTED TAKING THE MEDICATION DUE TO NOTIFICATION FROM THE PROVIDER. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332453 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 7 OF 9. IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332451 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 2 OF 9. IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332446 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025False Positive Result; False Positive Result
REPORT 1 OF 9 IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER ALLEGED ONE (1) FALSE POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT WAS OBTAINED. NO CONFIRMATORY TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22332158 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, ONE (1) PATIENT SAMPLE RESULTED AS NEGATIVE FROM A NEW ANALYZER; HOWEVER, THE USER VISUALLY OBSERVED POSITIVE LINES ON THE TEST CARTRIDGE AND EXPECTED A POSITIVE RESULT. THE SAME TEST CARTRIDGE WAS REINSERTED INTO THE NEW ANALYZER AND AGAIN A NEGATIVE RESULT WAS OBTAINED. THE USER THEN REINSERTED THE SAME TEST CARTRIDGE INTO A DIFFERENT ANALYZER, WHICH PROVIDED A POSITIVE RESULT. IT WAS NOT PROVIDED WHICH ANALYTE WAS DISCREPANT. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21754114 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED AFTER USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE USER QUESTIONED ONE (1) POSITIVE FLU A PATIENT RESULT AFTER REMOVING AND VISUALLY READING THE TEST CARTRIDGE. THE SAME TEST CARTRIDGE WAS REINSERTED INTO A SECOND ANALYZER AND A NEGATIVE FLU A RESULT WAS OBTAINED. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21552387 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER, THE ANALYZER PROVIDED ONE (1) NEGATIVE PATIENT STREP RESULT; HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER VISUALLY OBSERVED A LINE ON THE CARTRIDGE AFTER REMOVAL. THE SAME SAMPLE CARTRIDGE WAS THEN REINSERTED INTO A SECOND VERITOR ANALYZER AND A POSITIVE RESULT WAS OBTAINED. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20722901 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
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