PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

BD Tritest CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 PerCP (IVD); Catalog number 340383. Label states: Contains CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 per CP with Gelatin and 0.1% sodium azide. Hematology: BD Tritest CD3 fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)/CD4 phycoerythrin (PE)/CD45 peridinin chlorophyll protein (PerCP) is a three-color direct immunofluorescence reagent for use with a suitably equipped flow cytometer to identify and determine the percentages and absolute counts of mature human T lymphocytes (CD3+) and helper/i

Reported: August 17, 2016 Initiated: July 18, 2016 #Z-2378-2016

Product Description

BD Tritest CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 PerCP (IVD); Catalog number 340383. Label states: Contains CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 per CP with Gelatin and 0.1% sodium azide. Hematology: BD Tritest CD3 fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)/CD4 phycoerythrin (PE)/CD45 peridinin chlorophyll protein (PerCP) is a three-color direct immunofluorescence reagent for use with a suitably equipped flow cytometer to identify and determine the percentages and absolute counts of mature human T lymphocytes (CD3+) and helper/inducer (CD3+CD4+) Tlymphocyte subsets in erythrocyte-lysed whole blood.

Reason for Recall

Internal review found that some vials of CD3/CD4/CD45 state that the product contains gelatin. The product does not contain gelatin and should state in buffer.

Details

Units Affected
14,089
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, Ml, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA
Location
San Jose, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD Tritest CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 PerCP (IVD); Catalog number 340383. Label states: Contains CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 per CP with Gelatin and 0.1% sodium azide. Hematology: BD Tritest CD3 fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)/CD4 phycoerythrin (PE)/CD45 peridinin chlorophyll protein (PerCP) is a three-color direct immunofluorescence reagent for use with a suitably equipped flow cytometer to identify and determine the percentages and absolute counts of mature human T lymphocytes (CD3+) and helper/inducer (CD3+CD4+) Tlymphocyte subsets in erythrocyte-lysed whole blood.. Recalled by Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences. Units affected: 14,089.
Why was this product recalled?
Internal review found that some vials of CD3/CD4/CD45 state that the product contains gelatin. The product does not contain gelatin and should state in buffer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 17, 2016. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-2378-2016.