Reported Mar 15, 2017 · Terminated

EpiCenter Plus Microbiology Data Management System software version 6.20A, when used in conjunction with the MALDI…

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. · 7 Loveton Cir · Sparks, MD · 21152-9212

Is this the product you have?

  • EpiCenter Plus Microbiology Data Management System software version 6.20A, when used in conjunction with the MALDI BioTyper System
  • Product UsageThe EpiCenter system is a clinical data management system designed for use with certain BD instrument systems. The EpiCenter system provides advanced capabilities in data management, including extended demographic data, comprehensive reporting features including a powerful database query tool, bi-directional Laboratory Information System (LIS) communications and long-term data storage. Additionally, the EpiCenter system provides an Expert System that can manipulate and/or act upon AST results
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Numbers Version 6.20A Cat. Number 442953
Amount recalled
Qty Distr. to Field - 115

Why it was recalled

The information in the EpiCenter interface translation tables was not updated to match the Bruker MALDI BioTyper database identifications for some organisms. This could lead to a possible mis-identification of an organism.

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 Mar 8, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:31 PM UTC

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