Drug recall

BD FACSCalibur; Catalog Numbers 342973, 342975, 34976 In vitro Diagnostics Use.

FDA recall event 70678 · Class II · BD Biosciences, Systems & Reagents

Key facts

Event ID 70678
Recall numbers Z-1370-2015
Recalling firm BD Biosciences, Systems & Reagents
Product type Devices
Products BD FACSCalibur; Catalog Numbers 342973, 342975, 34976 In vitro Diagnostics Use.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The circuit breakers on some BD FACSCalibur instruments may have the incorrect rated amperage (20 amps instead of 2 amps) causing the circuit breaker to fail to open in an over-current situation.
Initiation date Mar 6, 2015
Report date Apr 8, 2015
Termination date Apr 4, 2016
City San Jose
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 2916837

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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