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Z-1149-2010

BD Shigella poly Group D Antiserum S. sonnei; types I,II, packaged in 3 mL vials, Catalog #24103, and labeled...

Becton Dickinson & Co / initiated 2010-01-25 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Becton Dickinson & Co. began a recall of BD Shigella poly Group D Antiserum S. sonnei; types I,II, packaged in 3 mL vials, Catalog #24103, and labeled in part. Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton... on . The reason FDA records is "In vitro diagnostic test reagent may exhibit decreased reactivity". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1149-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co
Product
BD Shigella poly Group D Antiserum S. sonnei; types I,II, packaged in 3 mL vials, Catalog #24103, and labeled in part. Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152 USA. Used to confirm the identification of isolates that are morphologically and biochemically identified as Shigella species.
Product code
LIA Antigens, All Groups, Shigella Spp.
Reason for recall
In vitro diagnostic test reagent may exhibit decreased reactivity.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
BD Diagnostic Systems issued an "Urgent Product Recall" notification dated January 2010. Consignees were advised to discontinue use of the affected product and discard for replacement or credit. For further information, contact BD Diagnostic Systems, Customer Service at 1-800-675-0908.
Quantity in commerce
1096 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: 8032036, exp 7/23/2010 and Lot Number: 9110319, exp 11/17/2011.