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Becton Dickinson & Co.: BD MAX" CT/GC/TV. Catalog Number(s): 443824,442970,443590 (RUO).for collection and transport of vaginal and endocervical swab specimens, in addition to the preservation of urine from males and females.

Recall number
Z-0394-2018
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Product
BD MAX" CT/GC/TV. Catalog Number(s): 443824,442970,443590 (RUO).for collection and transport of vaginal and endocervical swab specimens, in addition to the preservation of urine from males and females.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-07-18
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2018-07-09
Reason
BD recently notified customers in July 2017 regarding an increased rate of unresolved (UNR) and indeterminate (IND) results for the BD MAXTM Vaginal Panel, experienced by some customers. A non-reportable result may lead to repeat of the test and/or re-collection of a specimen.
Root cause
Use error
Action
Customers were notified via UPS on 07/18/2017. The recall for BD MAX" Vaginal Panel and BD MAX" UVE Specimen Collection Kit was initiated on July 18, 2017 and expanded to include BD MAX" CT/GC/TV on August 11, 2017. The recall expansion letter to customers was dated 08/14/2017.
Quantity
not on file
Distribution
US and OUS.
Lot, serial or model codes
UDI: 30382904433766. All Lot numbers: All.  All *.Catalog number 442970 was originally distributed in Europe only. Catalog number 443824 was discontinued and replaced with 442970 for US sales. Catalog number 442970 is now distributed worldwide. Not Distributed in US.
510(k) numbers
["K151589"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NSU
Firm FEI
1119779
Firm city
Sparks
Firm state
MD
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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