Reported Apr 3, 2013 · Terminated

BD MAX PCR Cartridges Catalog #437519, box of 24 cartridges labeled in part:***BD MAX PCR Cartridges, GeneOhm Sciences…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Becton Dickinson & Co. · BD Diagnostic Systems · Sparks, MD · 21152-0999

Is this the product you have?

  • BD MAX PCR Cartridges Catalog #437519
  • box of 24 cartridges labeled in part***BD MAX PCR Cartridges, GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc. 2555 boul du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, Canada G1P 4S5***BD Max Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Assay is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test for detection of GBS DNA in Lim Broth cultures. The BD MAX" PCR Cartridge is a consumable required for the BD MAX" System
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot/Exp
  • date2235001 2014-08-22
Amount recalled
27 boxes/648 cartridges

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Cartridges are not sealing properly during PCR testing and may cause false results, indeterminates and/or invalid runs.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 22, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:52 PM UTC

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