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Class II Recall

REF: 666289 , BD FACS, 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 Runs, CE, IVD. Used in flow cytometry for fluorescence compensation.

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for REF: 666289 , BD FACS, 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 Runs, CE, IVD. Used in flow cytom by Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences. Reason: Due to customer complaints, errors in spectral overlap factors table for 7-color setup beads may affect accurate setup of the flow cytometry instrum.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2079-2025

Action Date

2025-07-09

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

REF: 666289 , BD FACS, 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 Runs, CE, IVD. Used in flow cytometry for fluorescence compensation.

Lot/Code Info: Lot # 85637 & 85638/ UDI: 382906662897

Quantity Affected: 278 units

Reason for Recall

Due to customer complaints, errors in spectral overlap factors table for 7-color setup beads may affect accurate setup of the flow cytometry instrument prior to analyzing samples.

Distribution

US: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, Pakistan, Singapore, El Salvador, Taiwan OUS:

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2025-06-03

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 153 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences has 10 FDA actions in our database, including 10 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences have FDA actions?

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences has 10 FDA actions in our database, including 10 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2079-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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