BD PhoenixTM AP — Class III medical device recall Z-0198-2018
Terminated recall by Becton Dickinson & Co., reported 2017-12-13, distributed in CA, NC, TN. Potential unexpected movement of robot arm
| Recall number | Z-0198-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Becton Dickinson & Co., Sparks, MD, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-06-01 |
| Classified | 2017-12-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-12-13 |
| Terminated | 2018-05-09 |
| Distributed | CA, NC, TN |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 7 units |
| Serial numbers | AP0447, AP0448, AP0449, AP0450, AP0451, AP0458, AP0463 |
| Model numbers | 448010 |
Product
BD PhoenixTM AP, Catalog Number 448010 The BD Phoenix" AP instrument is designed for use with the BD Phoenix" system is intended to standardize ID broth tube inoculum, add AST indicator to the AST broth tube and transfer an aliquot of ID broth to AST broth tubes, as required for preparing samples for use on the BD Phoenix" system, which performs identification and susceptibility testing
Reason for recall
Potential unexpected movement of robot arm
Machine access
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