Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2378-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences |
| Report date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Quantity | 14,089 |
| Location | San Jose, CA, United States |
Official product description
BD Tritest CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 PerCP (IVD); Catalog number 340383. Label states: Contains CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 per CP with Gelatin and 0.1% sodium azide. Hematology: BD Tritest CD3 fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)/CD4 phycoerythrin (PE)/CD45 peridinin chlorophyll protein (PerCP) is a three-color direct immunofluorescence reagent for use with a suitably equipped flow cytometer to identify and determine the percentages and absolute counts of mature human T lymphocytes (CD3+) and helper/inducer (CD3+CD4+) Tlymphocyte subsets in erythrocyte-lysed whole blood.
Why the product was recalled
Internal review found that some vials of CD3/CD4/CD45 state that the product contains gelatin. The product does not contain gelatin and should state in buffer.
Distribution information
Nationwide distribution to AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, Ml, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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