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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

EpiCenter Plus Microbiology Data Management System software version 6.20A, when used in conjunction with the MALDI BioTyper System . Product Usage: The EpiCenter system is a clinical data management system designed for use with certain BD instrument systems. The EpiCenter system provides advanced capabilities in data management, including extended demographic data, comprehensive reporting features including a powerful database query tool, bi-directional Laboratory Information System (LIS) communications and long-term data storage. Additionally, the EpiCenter system provides an Expert System that can manipulate and/or act upon AST results.

Z-1414-2017

August 25, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Event
Event 76498
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
Qty Distr. to Field - 115
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1414-2017

Official wording

Reason: The information in the EpiCenter interface translation tables was not updated to match the Bruker MALDI BioTyper database identifications for some organisms. This could lead to a possible mis-identification of an organism.

Code information: Lot Numbers Version 6.20A Cat. Number 442953

Distribution pattern: 15 US customers, 18 Ex-US sites, and 0 distributors. Approximately 115 customers totally and 0 distributors

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The information in the EpiCenter interface translation tables was not updated to match the Bruker MALDI BioTyper database identifications for some organisms. This could lead to a possible mis-identification of an organism.