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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II - Product Usage: K050191: The BD FACSCanto system with BD FACSCanto clinical software when used with the BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant II /III is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for identification and enumeration of lymphocyte subsets in human cells in suspension using a lyse / no-wash sample preparation method for flow cytometry.

Reported: June 17, 2020 Initiated: July 8, 2019 #Z-2356-2020

Product Description

BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II - Product Usage: K050191: The BD FACSCanto system with BD FACSCanto clinical software when used with the BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant II /III is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for identification and enumeration of lymphocyte subsets in human cells in suspension using a lyse / no-wash sample preparation method for flow cytometry.

Reason for Recall

The recalling firm confirmed that BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II and III users may encounter probes with unacceptable wear prior to reaching the 2500 piercings guideline indicated in the Instructions for Use (IFU). When the probe is worn, particles from the rubber cap are more likely to clog the probe, resulting in blocked or inadequate sample dispense.

Details

Units Affected
95 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, CO,CT, GA, IL, MA, MI, MD, NC, NH,NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and VT. The countries of Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico (US), Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Switzerland, Turkey, US, Vietnam.
Location
San Jose, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II - Product Usage: K050191: The BD FACSCanto system with BD FACSCanto clinical software when used with the BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant II /III is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for identification and enumeration of lymphocyte subsets in human cells in suspension using a lyse / no-wash sample preparation method for flow cytometry.. Recalled by Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences. Units affected: 95 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalling firm confirmed that BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II and III users may encounter probes with unacceptable wear prior to reaching the 2500 piercings guideline indicated in the Instructions for Use (IFU). When the probe is worn, particles from the rubber cap are more likely to clog the probe, resulting in blocked or inadequate sample dispense.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 17, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2356-2020.