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Device product

BD MAX PCR Cartridges Catalog #437519, box of 24 cartridges labeled in part:***BD MAX PCR Cartridges, GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc. 2555 boul du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, Canada G1P 4S5***BD Max Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Assay is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test for detection of GBS DNA in Lim Broth cultures. The BD MAX" PCR Cartridge is a consumable required for the BD MAX" System.

Z-0976-2013

December 11, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Event
Event 64310
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
27 boxes/648 cartridges
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0976-2013

Official wording

Reason: Cartridges are not sealing properly during PCR testing and may cause false results, indeterminates and/or invalid runs.

Code information: Lot/Exp. date: 2235001 2014-08-22

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, FL, IN, IL, KS, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, and WI and the country of Belgium

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Cartridges are not sealing properly during PCR testing and may cause false results, indeterminates and/or invalid runs.