Z-3219-2011

BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit RNA-3, Catalog Number 437506. Kit contains 24/2D barcode sample preparation reagent...

Name: Z-3219-2011 BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit RNA-3, Catalog Number 437506. Kit contains 24/2D barcode sample preparation reagent...
Creator: Becton Dickinson & Co.
Published: 2011-05-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Becton Dickinson & Co / initiated 2011-05-24 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Becton Dickinson & Co. began a recall of BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit RNA-3, Catalog Number 437506. Kit contains 24/2D barcode sample preparation reagent tubes. The BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit is used with... on 2011-05-24. The reason FDA records is "Sample results maybe switched between time it was scanned with handheld barcode reader and time it was placed in the sample rack, associating sample results to wrong patient". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-3219-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-05-24
Posted: 2011-09-16
Terminated: 2011-10-12
Recalling firm: Becton Dickinson & Co
Product: BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit RNA-3, Catalog Number 437506. Kit contains 24/2D barcode sample preparation reagent tubes. The BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit is used with the BD MAX System to extract RNA from viruses which maybe present in clinical specimens. Purified RNA obtained with the BD MAX System or another commercially available system for reverse transcription followed by nucleic acid amplification and detection. The BD MAX RNA Extraction Kit has not been validated for use with any specific analytical test method. The BD MAX DNA extraction kit is used with the BD MAX System to extract DNA from Gram-negative bacteria and viruses, which may be present in clinical specimens.
Product code: NQX System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Direct Specimen
Reason for recall: Sample results maybe switched between time it was scanned with handheld barcode reader and time it was placed in the sample rack, associating sample results to wrong patient.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: BD Diagnostic Systems sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the products, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. The letter advised customers to discontinue use of the Sample Preparation Reagent tubes in the referenced kits and discard any remaining products. Customers were requested to complete an attached reply form to acknowledge their receipt of the notification and fax it to (410) 316-4258. For further assistance regarding replacements contact BD Customer Service Dept. 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, contact BD Technical Services Dept. 1-800-638-8663.
Quantity in commerce: 138 kits
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, KY, MD, MI, NC, NY, TX, and WI and the country Belgium.
Product codes and lots: Lot numbers 103551, 110071, 110381, 110382, 110383, 110841, 110842, 110901, 110902

Product code NQX

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Sourced from the FDA device recall database and the FDA enforcement reports, both ingested from openFDA. The recall record supplies the product, the reason and the product code; the enforcement report supplies the classification. The two datasets are exported by FDA on different days, and the date above is the older of the two, so nothing on this page is newer than it says.

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)