Recalls

Multitest with compromised raw material used to assess immune system status may result in flow cytometry plot with unusual staining pattern, nonspecific aggregates, high background, double positive event increase on CD3+CD4+vsCD3+CD8+ and/or CD3-CD16+CD56+vsCD3-CD19+, contaminated antibodies, may lead to erroneous or delayed results, additional patient sample, might impact healthcare decisions

In vitro diagnostics product that impacts the quality of cell staining can cause low or dim fluorescence signal, which can lead to potential false negative results and misdiagnosis of hematological malignancy, delayed treatment, and the need for additional patient samples.

Due to partial label detachment on tubes. This can cause tubes to become stuck together in the pouch or cause automation errors when used with the automated loader for the wash assistant. Firm root cause investigation confirmed that label detachment is due to an adhesive change by a tier 2 supplier.

Due to partial label detachment on tubes. This can cause tubes to become stuck together in the pouch or cause automation errors when used with the automated loader for the wash assistant. Firm root cause investigation confirmed that label detachment is due to an adhesive change by a tier 2 supplier.

Due to partial label detachment on tubes. This can cause tubes to become stuck together in the pouch or cause automation errors when used with the automated loader for the wash assistant.

False positive reaction on the reagent.

A customer site was identified to have three FACSLyric IVD systems with FACSuite clinical v1.1.1 installed on a computer workstation with windows 10 operating system (OS). Windows 10 OS is not a released configuration for clinical use. It is released for research use only.

The solenoid plunger tip length is too short resulting in insufficient engagement to the Universal Loader enclosure to lock during use.

Internal review found that some vials of CD3/CD4/CD45 state that the product contains gelatin. The product does not contain gelatin and should state in buffer.

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has determined that the FMC7 FITC (ASR) is exhibiting functional degradation. The functional degradation has the effect of reducing the percent positive from 100% down to approximately 87%.

CD4 FITC label contains an error in the Spanish small text - it states CD8 FITC.

Three lots of CD56 PE Cy 7, Catalog number 335809, contain a low amount of HLA-DR PE antibody which could result in an unexpected staining pattern.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

CD79b (SN8) PE is contaminated with a FITC conjugate of unknown antigenic specificity

Two lots of CD3 (SK7) FITC label contains an error in the Spanish Small text.

Three lots of CD64 (MD22) are contaminated with CD4 antibody.

Recent product complaints showing an unexpected cell population exhibiting dim CD3 expression that may result in inaccurate results gating.

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has determined that the FMC7 FITC (ASR) has an incorrect expiration date listed on the vial label.

Anti-Kappa APC & Anti-Kappa PE analyte reagents may exhibit uncharacteristic flow profiles.

Anti-Kappa APC & Anti-Kappa PE analyte reagents may exhibit uncharacteristic flow profiles.

The carton label for one lot of BD Retic-Count Reticulocyte Reagent System had the incorrect storage conditions. The labels on the reagent as well as the Instructions for Use are correct.

One lot of lot of BD Trucount tubes may contain tubes from another lot. There is a 3.3% difference in bead counts between the two lots found within some of the pouches and presents a low risk to patient safety or impact to data if this product is used.

One lot of BD Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes (IVD) may not be sealed properly and exposure to ambient environment can rapidly degrade the performance of the product.

Complaints have been received for performance issues related to high background and staining. this issues is related to a manufacturing process error that can potentially cause a false positive staining due to contamination with another antibody.

The recalling firm confirmed that BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II and III users may encounter probes with unacceptable wear prior to reaching the 2500 piercings guideline indicated in the Instructions for Use (IFU). When the probe is worn, particles from the rubber cap are more likely to clog the probe, resulting in blocked or inadequate sample dispense.

The recalling firm confirmed that SPA II and III users may encounter probes with unacceptable wear prior to reaching the 2500 piercings guideline indicated in the Instructions for Use (IFU). When the probe is worn, particles from the rubber cap are more likely to clog the probe, resulting in blocked or inadequate sample dispense.

The recalling firm confirmed that SPA II and III users may encounter probes with unacceptable wear prior to reaching the 2500 piercings guideline indicated in the Instructions for Use (IFU). When the probe is worn, particles from the rubber cap are more likely to clog the probe, resulting in blocked or inadequate sample dispense.