Recall Z-1682-2023— Becton Dickinson & Co.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Becton Dickinson & Co., initiated 2023-05-01. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B, 30 Single Use Test Devices- Intended for the in vitro, simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen and influenza A and/or B Catalog Number: 256088. Reason: IFU- Instructions for Use (IFU) package insert and both the IFU packaged with the test kit and the electronic version on the BD website not approved by FDA,specifically describing specimen type, could cause use of the test with invalid specimen types, which may produce false positive or false negative results.Erroneous results can cause a delay in diagnosis or treatment.

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-05-01
Firm location
Sparks, MD, United States

Product description

BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B, 30 Single Use Test Devices- Intended for the in vitro, simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen and influenza A and/or B Catalog Number: 256088

Reason for recall

IFU- Instructions for Use (IFU) package insert and both the IFU packaged with the test kit and the electronic version on the BD website not approved by FDA,specifically describing specimen type, could cause use of the test with invalid specimen types, which may produce false positive or false negative results.Erroneous results can cause a delay in diagnosis or treatment

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