Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 1, 2025
On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC…
Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bd Bio Sciences recalled Device Description: FACSLyric 2L6C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662876, UDI 003829066… — a moderate-severity action.
Device Description: FACSLyric 2L6C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662876, UDI 003829066… was recalled by Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bd Bio Sciences in January 1, 2025. Reason: On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replac…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0746-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bd Bio Sciences issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replac….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0746-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0746-2025) was formally reported on January 1, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 1, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bd Bio Sciences is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Milpitas, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 20 power supplies.
The documented reason for this recall is: On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) on BD FACSLyric … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
20 power supplies
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Device Description: FACSLyric 2L6C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662876, UDI 00382906628763 The K170974 clearance document describes the device as follows: The BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2, and 4-3-3 optical configurations) systems consist of a flow cytometer, sheath tank, waste tank, and a computer workstation. System options include an automated FACS Universal Loader and a barcode reader. The BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer includes the 488 nm laser and 640 nm laser as part of four available manufactured instrument configurations. BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 3-1 configuration, 4-color/2-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-2 configuration, 6-color/2-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-2-2 configuration, 8-color/3-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-3-3 configuration, 10-color/3-laser The lower level configurations are upgradeable to higher level configurations by adding filters, photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), and a laser. Only the 488 nm laser and 640 nm lasers are utilized for cleared in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications and only fluorescence channels 1 (FL1) through FL6 are the subject of this 510(k) submission. Seven to tencolor immunophenotyping is for research use only (RUO). All optical configurations of the FACSLyric share the same dimensions: 22.8 inches in height by 24.93 inches in width by 22.8 inches in depth. The K201814 clearance document describes the device as follows: Refer to K170974 for detailed description and functioning of the BD FACSLyric flow cytometer. The modified BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer consists of the following components. " FACSLyric Flow Cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2 ,4-3-3 and 4-3-5 optical configurations) " FACSuite Clinical Software (version 1.4) " Modified FACS Universal Loader: updated shaker and modification to the door lock and sensor connections " Modified CMS firmware BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer with the integrated BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation system consists of all the above components as FACSLyric Flow Cytometer and additionally contain: " BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation system physically and data integrated with the BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer " FACSDuet fluidics that contain saline, deionized (DI) water and 10% bleach solution. " Modified FACS Universal Loader: updated shaker, modification to the door lock and sensor connections, addition of stabilization bracket
On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) on BD FACSLyric flow cytometers, which has the potential for the instruments to fail to power on and/or stay on. The potential power supply failure on BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer may lead to risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. The patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In addition, patient specimen loss and/ or delay providing results of testing results. There may be additional risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. In addition, the patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In the Notification Letter sent on November 20, 2024, customers are instructed to continue their normal operation of your BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer according to the Instructions For Use after immediately inspecting inventory for the specific catalog and power supply serial numbers listed in the notification letter and follow the instructions listed under Actions for Clinical Users.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0746-2025 |
| Date reported | January 1, 2025 |
| Date initiated | November 1, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bd Bio Sciences |
| Firm location | Milpitas, CA |
| Affected scope | 20 power supplies |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, No… |
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