BD FACSDuet recallZ-0009-2025 · Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences · initiated Aug 12, 2024
Open, Classified
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Why it was recalled
Sample preparation system with software may cause: 1) Multidispense feature enabled with 2-tube assay: Specimen volume dispensed into tube1 at least 3% higher than volume in tube2, or 2) Absolute counts calculated using Trucount Tubes: increased volume in tube1 may result in 20% higher absolute counts in tube 1 than tube 2; could result in additional blood collection, delayed results/patient therapy.
FDA root cause category: Software change control
What the company is doing
On 8/12/2024, correction notices were sent to customers who were informed of the following; 1) Cease use of the sample preparation system with software version 1.4.1. until the Multidispense feature has been disabled. Patient samples can be prepared using single dispense on the sample preparation system or manually. 2) It is recommended that laboratories upgrade affected sample preparation systems to version 1.4.2 to correct the issue as soon as it is available. 3) Ensure the contents of this notification are read and understood by those within your organization. 4) Complete and return the response form via email to [email protected] If you require further assistance, contact: 1-844-823-5433, Mon-Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT or email [email protected]. Recall related questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0009-2025
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Aug 12, 2024
- Posted by the FDA
- Oct 3, 2024
- Recalling firm
- Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences
- Quantity
- 130
- Product code
- PER
- Distribution
- US: NJ, UT, WI, TX, ID, AK, MN, MA, MD, TN, MI, CA, VA OUS: Ireland, Austria, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Canada, France, Spain, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey, Brazil, Colombia, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Switzerland, Costa Rica, China, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Jordan, India
Product description
BD FACSDuet Premium Sample Preparation System, REF: 666340, 666339; and BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation System (Base), REF: 663128, 662588, used with software V 1.4.1. Intended use: to prepare human specimens to be analyzed.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Show the full code information (2k characters)
REF/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: 666340/382906663405/9230010101, 9230010102, 9230010103, 9230010104, 9230010105, 9230010107, 9230010108, 9230010109, 9230010112, 9230010113, 9230010114, 9230010115, 9230010116, 9230010118, 9230010119, 9230010120. 666339/9230000102, 9230000103, 9230000104, 9230000105, 9230000106, 9230000112, 9230000113, 9230000114, 9230000118, 9230000120, 9230000121, 9230000123, 9230000124, 9230000126, 9230000128, 9230000130, 9230000132, 9230000134, 9230000135, 9230000138, 9230000144, 9230000145, 9230000131, 9230000152, 9230000149, 9230000030, 9230000101, 9230000108, 9230000109, 9230000110, 9230000111, 9230000115, 9230000116, 9230000117, 9230000119, 9230000122, 9230000125, 9230000127, 9230000129, 9230000136, 9230000139, 9230000141, 9230000142, 9230000143. 663128/382906631282/9220030004, 9220030005, 9220030008, 9220030016, 9220030017, 9220030027, 9220030029, 9220030031, 9220030043, 9220030053, 9220030057. 662588/9220010119, 9220010179, 9220010182, 9220010232, 9220010236, 9220010250, 9220010265, 9220010275, 9220010293, 9220010311, 9220010313, 9220010316, 9220010324, 9220010327, 9220010335, 9220010338, 9220010341, 9220010344, 9220010348, 9220010349, 9220010292, 9220010112, 9220010120, 9220010125, 9220010127, 9220010128, 9220010130, 9220010133, 9220010138, 9220010154, 9220010161, 9220010183, 9220010188, 9220010197, 9220010215, 9220010225, 9220010231, 9220010238, 9220010240, 9220010242, 9220010244, 9220010256, 9220010257, 9220010260, 9220010263, 9220010268, 9220010269, 9220010279, 9220010280, 9220010289, 9220010290, 9220010294, 9220010296, 9220010329, 9220010332, 9220010345, 9220010354, 9230000031, 99220010292.
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- BD FACSDuet 663128Becton, Dickinson And Company · Automated pipetting, diluting and specimen processing workstations for flow cytometric analysis1 recall1 report
- BD FACSDuet 666340Becton, Dickinson And Company · Automated pipetting, diluting and specimen processing workstations for flow cytometric analysis1 recall1 report
Product lines
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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